This role provides oversight over the Finance Department towards the efficient management of the Group’s financial resources.

Job Title:        Group Finance Manager

Job Summary:

To provide oversight over the Finance Department towards the efficient management of the Group’s financial resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and development of suitable reports for management.
• Directly assisting on all strategic matters as they relate to budgets, management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.
• Developing and implementing appropriate and relevant organizational policies as needed.
• Overseeing the financial operations/ activities of all related companies, both local and foreign operations.
• Preparation and review of monthly/quarterly Management Accounts and Annual Financial Statements for accuracy and timely submission to management/Board of Directors.
• Appraisal and management of Capital / Project Expenditure; including short- and long- term Cash Flows and Revenue and Expenditure budgets for all related companies.
• Maintenance and monitoring of daily/weekly/monthly cash balances and cash forecasts, as appropriate to ensure sufficient working capital is available to finance the Companies day- to-day operations and to meet its financial commitments.
• Ensuring that appropriate and complete monthly management accounts and Annual Financial Statements for all related companies are available at the specified timeline to assist management in making timely business decisions: and for other stakeholders of the companies e.g. Banks, Board of Inland Revenue, etc.
• Developing and or updating existing Financial/Accounting policies and procedures, as necessary in line with changes in the Companies operating activities.
• Preparing Financial Reports for all Subsidiaries and foreign operations. Preparing consolidated reports for the Group of Companies.
• Assisting in formulating the Company’s Strategic /Business and or Financing Plans, as appropriate for future guidance and direction.
• Contracting outsourced services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments and other financial needs.
• Developing  appropriate  performance  indicators  to  support  and  interpret  performance measurement that support the company’s strategic direction.
• Assisting the management team in implementing operational best practices.
• Assisting management in understanding and mitigating key elements of the company’s exposure to risks.
• Assist management in the Design, Implementation, and monitoring appropriate Internal Control Systems for all related companies and to monitor its effectiveness on a regular basis.
• Maintenance of a schedule of Insurances and ensuring the all of the Companies Assets are adequately covered, including workmen’s compensation, life insurance etc.
• Ensuring that the company compiles with all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining  relations  with  external  auditors  and  investigating  their  findings  and recommendation.
• Arranging for debt and equity financing.
• Interpretation of Financial Statements ratios.
• Preparation of Annual Budgets for approval by the board.

 Qualifications and Requirements: 

• ACCA Level 3 qualification
• Proficiency in Peachtree Accounting System and Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of TTPAY system will be an asset
• At least ten (10) years’ senior accounting experience
• At least five (5) years’ experience performing in a managerial role