Job description
Brief
We are looking for a qualified Manager, Financial Control who will be responsible for execution of day to day activities in the finance department to ensure alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the organization and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Serves as key adviser to the CFO on financial issues; interpretation of accounting and tax regulation matters
Works closely with and supports relevant group functions especially the Group Head of Financial Control and Group Head of Tax
Works directly with the CFO, Group Head of Financial Control and other senior regional and Group executives on major finance projects with a significant financial impact for example IFRS Conversion, Transfer Pricing, ERP implementation and Planning Tool implementation
Monitors all third-party payments to ensure that such payments are justified by the value of work successfully completed and are in alignment with the approved budget
Works with the CFO to prepare the functions annual budget and monitors its implementation
Authorizes expenditure/transactions in line with the company’s approved financial authority limits
Oversees the preparation of periodic financial and management accounts in line with Group reporting requirements
Reviews the organizations financial performance and prepares the company’s financial reports in line with statutory reporting process
Manages effective relationship with banks ensuring timely response to requests/inquiries
Develops and maintains appropriate tax structures in compliance with statutory regulations and ensures prompt payment of tax, insurance premiums and other statutory fees
Manages accounting applications and filing systems and resolves any accounting entry discrepancies
Prepares draft financial statements to be audited, ensuring the statements reflect the company’s financial position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
Assesses financial adjustments proposed by auditors to be in line with IFRS and accounting standards
Responsible for the organizations’ Order To Cash cycle
Manages the accounts payable and accounts receivable portfolio
Reviews the reconciliation of all ledgers and puts in place adequate controls to reduce discrepancies. Uses insights gained for the preparation of year end trial balance and financial reports
Manages the company’s payroll system and ensures it remains fit for purpose
Builds and develops the Financial Control team. Assesses resourcing as well as training needs and ensures that these are adequately addressed to strengthen the Financial Control function
Manages risk and control within the function
Academic Qualification(s)
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field.
MBA or Masters degree in related discipline would be desirable
Professional Qualifications
Should be a qualified accountant. Relevant professional certifications include CPA, ACCA, ICAEW
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Experience with ERP systems would be desirable
