Job Description
Develop and implement the company’s financial goals and objectives and contribute towards making companywide decisions better, faster and with improved certainty about the end result.
Development and enforcement of sound financial policies and procedures to eliminate operational bottlenecks, ensure sufficient cash flow, reduced operating costs, and increased revenues.
Develop and deploy financial systems to support on the ground operations.
Prepare operational and capital expenditure proposals and projections and reconcile with actual performance
Deliver an up-to-date financial model that reflects the current situation and that provides guidance on how fast to grow and which new markets/territories to expand to nationally ensuring the company is focused on the right business metrics to ensure growth.
Support the decision making process regarding the opportunities to exploit and develop a methodology on how to effectively deploy company resources to effectively exploit opportunities.
Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data from reports
Further refinement of forecasting algorithms used to determine future commodity consumption based on historical purchase and other consumption patterns.
Make and submit monthly cash flow forecasts along with weekly reports to the CFO and financial reports to the company board and key partners
Support negotiations with suppliers in an effort to grow the company’s gross margin
Analyse transaction data and make recommendations on general business optimisation.
Liaise with external auditor to ensure quarterly micro audits to ensure tax compliance and financial discipline.
Manage the Finance department ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to and accounting practices mirror internal financial policies and regulatory requirements.
Motivate and lead finance team members by providing training, guidance, and direction to ensure work is performed in an efficient, timely, and knowledgeable manner.
Develop and track department Key performance indicators and structure reporting mechanism to ensure heads of departments are receiving critical feedback promptly.
Ensure the company maintains good corporate governance.
Additional controller duties as necessary
About you
The role will suit an individual who enjoys being hands on in building essential infrastructure for the department and putting together a high performing finance team to support the company’s growth
Requirements
At least 8+ overall experience in the area of finance
3+ years proven working experience as a Financial controller
Bachelor Degree in Finance and Accounting plus full professional Accountancy Qualifications. (Should have fully already completed both these levels of
Ability to think strategically and to design long term plans.
Should be adaptable and flexible with the ability to drive change and transformation.
Must uphold confidentiality, be tactful, creative thinker and proactive.
Committed to professional values and work ethics with a high sense of integrity
Able to lead, motivate and bring the best out of a team of professionals
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