Key Responsibilities:
Manage and mentor a small team of two staff members within the corporate finance department.
Collaborate with the Senior Management Team and Directors to provide financial insights and initiate discussions on performance.
Engage with counterparts across the company to meet reporting targets while fostering continuous learning and growth.
Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring timely close-off in line with corporate and regional calendars.
Manage deadline-driven reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
Lead the external and internal audit processes for all legal entities within the DT Global Africa region, with a focus on achieving year-over-year efficiencies and cost savings.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts at least monthly, within 30 days following each period close.
Oversee group consolidation and intercompany cross charges, following up on and resolving any unreconciled items.
Enhance project profitability measurement in alignment with the bidding process.
Serve as the primary liaison with company bankers and approve supplier payments through the banking system.
Manage FX risk by reviewing options and making strategic decisions.
Collaborate with auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and optimize processes.
Maintain and update cash forecasts, budgets, and cashflow projections on a bi-weekly and quarterly basis.
Provide professional judgment on financial matters, offering recommendations to enhance business performance.
Support the development of accounting procedures and build trust with the finance team and its stakeholders.
Assist in implementing new reporting systems, including a global corporate reporting tool to manage actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
Mentor finance team members, offering training and guidance, and conducting regular performance reviews.
Contribute to commercial decision-making to improve profitability and returns.
Actively contribute to process improvement, simplification, and cross-skilling across the business.
Quality Standards and Policies
Meet the quality standards of the company and of the development partners and our clients.
Meet the high ethical standards of the company as directed by the DT Global policies related, including: Business Ethics, Equal opportunities, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Safeguarding, Anti-Slavery and Human trafficking and Data Protection.
Meet the standards as directed by the Inter-Age ncy Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
About You
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field. CPA or CA qualification is highly preferred.
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, with a focus on IFRS standards and best practices.
Proficiency in multiple ERP systems is required.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality and the ability to work effectively with remote teams across multiple time zones.
Proven ability to independently achieve business outcomes with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and work autonomously.
Experience with or familiarity with Big 4 firms is an added advantage.
Apply via :
lde.tbe.taleo.net
