Finance Manager (Temporary)

Summary 
The Finance Manager is mainly responsible to for managing the accounting function, administering the Company’s financial accounting systems, preparing monthly management accounts and providing financial support to the senior management team. The incumbent will carry out any supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company's policies and applicable laws. This role also manages the Procurement and IT functions. 

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring proper internal controls are developed, implemented and monitored.

• Safeguarding and managing the Company’s finances, working capital and fixed assets.

• Liaising with external auditors at year-end and preparing annual financial statements.

• Coordinating the preparation of annual budgets and participating in strategic planning.

• Leading and managing the accounting team.

• Ensure operational activities remain on time and within a defined budget.

• Providing financial analysis and modelling and delivering to operations to drive business decisions.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable departments.

• Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service.

• Conduct budget reviews and report cost plans to upper management.

• Update business acumen by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations, etc.

• Ensuring payroll payments are timely and all relevant payroll standards and reporting guidelines are met.

• Preparing financial reports as outlined by the company; ensuring accuracy, conformance with policy, and timeliness.

• To assist the HR Lead to ensure that there are appropriate HR systems in place and implemented as per Company requirements such as staff training, succession planning, disciplinary process followed and recruitment of staff. 

• Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings.

• Review and approve all operational invoices and ensure they are submitted for payment.

• Track vendor pricing, rebates and service levels.

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.

• Ensures the IT and Procurement function KPIs are meet and the department functions within the Company’s guidelines.   

• Professional Accounting Designation (ACCA/CPA/CGA) or Equivalent Degree

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at management level and possess strong leadership skills

• Thorough knowledge of accountancy and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

• Proven ability to develop and maintain an environment of trust, diversity, and inclusion within your team

• Strong budget development and oversight skills

• Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Able to communicate in English orally and in writing

• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills