FINANCE MANAGER

Key Results Areas: 

 Strategy and Policy Development 

• Financial reporting i.e., submission of Monthly, Quarterly, Annual, and other periodic reports by the agreed timelines.
• Prepare Monthly Performance Analysis Report by the agreed timelines.
• Provide technical expertise in the development and implementation of the company’s Finance strategy as input into the overall Corporate Strategy. 
• Provide leadership in the development of accounting/financial policies, standards operating procedures (SOPs), and other support systems including monitoring mechanisms in managing the company's Financial, Treasury, and Management Accounting functions. 
• Provide financial management support for the company's Annual Operating and Financial Strategic Plans. 
• Establish short- & medium-term corporate objectives & work plans, in consultation with the General Manager and other Departments. 
• Lead the financial modeling and analysis to support the development of long-term strategic initiatives and business plans. 
• Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all business areas while challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business enablers.
• Work with other team leaders to grow the business, formulate strategies, and execute plans.

Corporate Finance 

• Manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals, and acquisitions, as appropriate.

• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers and financial advisors.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current laws.

• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate.

Budget Preparation 

• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the General Manager and Management.

• Assist the Business Development and communications Manager with all necessary financial conditions pertaining to contract signing, credit evaluation, credit control, and Account Receivables.

   

Information Technology 

• Evaluate the need for new technology to meet the organization's financial data processing, control, and reporting requirements 
• Ensure that company financial systems are robust, up to date with group requirements, and support current activities and future growth. 

Risk Management 

• Monitor business/ financial risk management policies and procedures to ensure that departmental and organizational risks are minimized

• Advise the company's leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for all processes and agreements

• Maximize income where possible and appropriate

• Negotiate with Bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate

   

Procurement/ Inventory Management 

• Oversee and supervise the procurement function of the organization including purchases, suppliers’ agreements, property/facility management, and provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for effective operations 
• Oversee the financial aspect of all leases, contracts, and other financial commitments
• To provide oversight on controls in relation to inventory, fuel, and sundry.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and another external shareholder in the area of financial and management accounting.

• Strategy & Policy Development 

• Financial Management 

• Information & Reporting 

• Employee Performance & Development