Finance Manager

Qualifications and skills:
• Degree in Finance, / Accounting
• Professional certification in Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles and industry trends
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance in a supervisory / management position at a medium sized organization
• Possess analytical and management skills
• Demonstrate personal integrity and strong work ethic.
• This job description is meant to be only a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities performed by the jobholder.
The job holder may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Responsibilities
• Oversee preparation, revision and implementation of Financial budgets in liaison with respective stakeholders
• Design and review financial reporting systems and preparation of financial reports.
• Oversee administration of the finance department.
• Design, review and implement systems controls for the finance department;
• Design, review and implement financial policies and manuals.
• Ensure an efficient cash-flow management system;
• Project Costing and general ledger Management
• Ensure the company complies with all tax, commercial and business laws by filing accurate tax returns, developing tax monitoring systems and training staff to ensure compliance to these regulations
• Manage, motivate and train the finance team ensuring that they are well equipped to meet the company financial objectives and execute objectives.
• Oversee internal and external audit processes.
• Develop, implement and monitor accounting and auditing systems to create consistent, timely and accurate financial statements and projections over a given period of time.
• Ensure adequate provision of financial resources by preparing and presenting timely financial reports to the board team.
• Coordinate with group regional offices on matters finance and avail timely reports.
• Prepare monthly payroll and effect changes that may arise from time to time
Method of Application
Candidates' best fit for the role is required to submit an application letter and updated CV.
Finance Manager will provide leadership in Finance, Accounting department whilst formulating and implementing sound financial policies that will ensure the company remains financially viable to meet its strategic goals.