Global Profilers is a Recruitment and HR Services firm that provides HR Services in Africa; We are currently looking for a Finance Manager for our client who is a Digital Solutions and Distribution Company
Reports to: Finance Director
Job Summary:
The individual will be responsible for financial records and the financial systems of the company as well as manage the company’s day to day financial activities.
Job Responsibilities
· Develop, implement and modify financial policies, practices and ERP system; as well as financial reporting standards in accordance
with accounting standards and company policies/requirements.
· Responsible for the day to day management of the debtors, creditors, cashbook.
· Cash and Working capital management, including liaising with local bankers and group Treasury.
· Review and approval of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close including trial balance, reconciliations and internal reporting
requirements.
· Responsible for the preparation of the yearend financial statements.
· Responsible for the preparation and management of annual external audit and quarterly internal audit processes
· Identify risks that could have financial implications for the company and provide business advice at all levels of the company.
· Provide guidance to finance team and employees on accounting treatment of transactions applying good corporate and ethical values.
· Ensure compliance with local tax and other statutory requirements.
· Manage and develop all subordinates for increased performance and competence.
· Manage and execute ad hoc projects as required to meet the business objectives of the company
Expecgtations/Qualities
· Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with preference given to ICAN/ACCA or equivalent qualifications.
· Minimum of 4 years private sector financial management experience.
· Pharmaceutical industry experience, whilst not a prerequisite will be an advantage
Competencies/Skills
Technical Skills
· Strong technical skills with respect to International Financial Reporting Standards/USGAAP and local legislation such as Companies
act, Income Tax act, VAT act
· Sound IT & operating systems knowledge
· Good background on basic data management
· International financial reporting
· Strong financial management, reporting and technical skills
Behavioural Skills and Attributes
. Ability to apply skills across a broad spectrum of financial disciplines and to deal with both internal queries and external parties at all
levels of seniority
. Leadership skills and ability to apply sound judgment, corporate governance and ethical values
. Good communicator (verbal/non-verbal) with strong presentation and negotiations skills
. Effective decision maker
. A high level of attention to detail with focus on quality is required in this position as the incumbent will have to generate accurate
financial reports for management use.
. The individual will also require accurate data management skills to ensure that all the financial information given to internal customers is
authentic, accurate and complete.
. The environment is team-based and would therefore require a team player who is highly influential and is able to drive the team to strive
for results.
. Strong people management skills
· Planning and organising is critical in this role in order to sustain a focus on performance and delivery of key objectives.
