Career Opportunities

Strategic Purpose of the Position:

1. Providing financial guidance, planning and analytical support to the organization.
2. Leading the finance team to ensure that the organization is operated in a financially sound manner and to provide financial insights and recommendations to the Management Team.
3. Reporting financial performance, develop budgeting processes, provide risk management and compliance oversight, as well as spearhead financial strategy development and operational management.
4. Developing and implementing financial procedures and policies.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Financial Planning and Analysis
– Develop financial models and forecasts to support business plans.
– Perform variance analysis on data areas of the business, including product profitability, sales trends, pricing strategy, cost structure etc.
– Prepare monthly, quarterly, semester, and yearly financial reports for management.
– Work closely with Supply Chain for analyzing and optimizing cost structures by identifying areas of cost savings, evaluating vendor pricing, and negotiating with suppliers.

2. Financial Policies and Procedures
– Reviewing current financial policies and procedures to identify areas of improvement and potential gaps.
– Identifying financial risks such as inaccurate financial reporting, fraud, or unauthorized transactions.
– Developing new policies and procedures
– Communicating policies and procedures for implementing the policies.
– Ensuring compliance process for monitoring and reporting adherence to policies should be established.
– Continuously reviewing policies and procedures

3. Budgeting and Forecasting
– Develop annual and long-term budgets.
– Review and analyze actual monthly financial results against budget.
– Develop rolling forecasts to aid decision-making.
– Analyze potential risks and opportunities for the business.
– Work in collaboration with other departments across the organization to ensure budgetary control and compliance.
– Revenue forecasting – developing a detailed financial projection of revenue including the impact of price adjustments, discounts, and quantity changes.
– Cost Analysis – scrutinize the costs incurred in the past, providing an understanding of how current costs are likely to continue in the future.

4. Financial Operations
– Manage the company’s accounting and financial operations.
– Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
– Develop financial performance metrics that allow for the measurement of the company’s financial health.
– Manage the company’s cash flow and forecasting.
– Ensuring orderly bookkeeping, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, analyzing ledgers, and managing period-end closing activities
– Monitor and control expenses.
– Process and manage accounts payable and receivable.
– Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions.
– Generate financial reports such as income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, AR / AP aging, and other management reports.

5. Compliance and Regulatory Reporting
– Ensure compliance with all financial and tax regulations.
– Stay up to date with emerging regulations and develop an action plan for implementing changes required.
– Conduct internal audits at regular intervals to ensure that the business is on track regarding compliance with regulations.
– Manage the preparation and filing of all tax returns.
– Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
– Educate employees on the policies, procedures and regulatory requirements and areas of potential risk and conduct awareness sessions for employees to ensure compliance.
– Liaise with external auditors for annual audits.
– Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data provided to external regulators concerning all applicable regulations and compliances.

6. Leadership and Development
– Lead and motivate the team.
– Be responsible for talent acquisition, personnel matters, training, development, and mentorship.
– Establish an environment that fosters continuous learning and development of their team by providing staff with clear goals and expectations.
– Develop team members’ skills and capabilities.
– Foster a culture of high performance and accountability.

Requirements:

– Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business management or related
– 10 years of direct experience in finance, accounting, or audit
– Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing is top priority.
– Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or CFA will be an added advantage.
– Technological and business acumen

You can expects

– Competitive salary and benefits package.
– Opportunity to work with a leading company and establish our brand as a market leader.
– Chance to work in a dynamic and challenging environment with a talented team.