Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tThe Head of Department Finance is responsible for the efficient management of the company\u2019s financial resources, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with legal standards. The role involves developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to support strategic decision making. The role collaborates with various departments to establish budgets and forecast activities, monitor financial performance, implement cost control measures and coordinate year-end organizational audits.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Financial Reporting and Analysis<\/p>\n
\tPrepare accurate and timely annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
\n\tConduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
\n\tAssist the Financial Controller with statutory reporting ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
\n\tRespond to inquiries made by the Financial Controller and other managers regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
\n\tProduce, as required, any ad hoc financial reports as requested by the Financial Controller<\/p>\n
Budgeting and Forecasting<\/p>\n
\tCollaborating with other departments, develop, implement and monitor budgets.
\n\tProvide budget utilization and contribution analysis reports to assist the various departments to manage and monitor their performance in line with the allocated budgets.
\n\tAnalyze budget variances and recommend corrective actions.<\/p>\n
Cash flow Management.<\/p>\n
\tProvide short term and medium-term cash forecasting and projections to guide the organization in planning.
\n\tManage organization cash requirements through a 13-week rolling cash flow analysis.
\n\tOversee weekly cash management.
\n\tSupervise accounts receivable and payable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process.
\n\tOversee the daily bank reconciliation and bank position reports.<\/p>\n
Internal Controls and Risk Management<\/p>\n
\tWork with Financial Controller and Heads of Department across the whole organization to ensure financial risks are identified.
\n\tDevelop and implement mitigation strategies of the identified risks.
\n\tDevelop and implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls.<\/p>\n
Taxation and Compliance<\/p>\n
\tEnsure compliance with all tax regulations and timely submission of tax returns i.e. PAYE, VAT, Withholding tax etc.
\n\tWorking with Financial Controller and others, coordinate organization annual audit and ensure a clean audit report.
\n\tDevelop and implement mitigation strategies of the identified risks.
\n\tProvide analysis and advice to the Financial Controller on the potential implications of proposed changes in accounting rules\/policies and legislation\/government rules.<\/p>\n
Financial Systems and Processes<\/p>\n
\tOversee the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department.
\n\tMonitor and analyse department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
\n\tEnsure the integrity and reliability of financial data.<\/p>\n
Other<\/p>\n
\tCoach and mentor staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
\n\tDevelop and implement financial policies and procedures.
\n\tParticipate in the induction of new and existing staff on financial processes as and when required
\n\tMaintain a proper and well managed physical filing system of all accounting documents
\n\tAny other responsibility as delegated by management.<\/p>\n
Minimum Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience required for this role<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in accounting or finance
\n\tMinimum of 8 years working experience
\n\tProficiency in computer skills
\n\tKnowledge of Cargo wise system<\/p>\n
Certification\/Membership<\/p>\n
\tCPA (K)
\n\tCISA (Certified Investment and Security Award) is an added advantage<\/p>\n
Role Related Competencies (Behavioural Indicators):<\/p>\n
\tCreativity and innovation
\n\tMulti-tasking
\n\tPrioritization of different tasks
\n\tStrong interpersonal and relationship management skills
\n\tExcellent communication skills (Verbal & written)
\n\tExcellent organizational and planning skills
\n\tAbility to work as part of a team in a pressured environment.
\n\tAttention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
\n\tDemonstrate problem solving skills.
\n\tHigh level of integrity and work ethics<\/p>\n
Key Performance Indicators<\/p>\n
\tEfficiency of cash flow management
\n\tAdherence to tax compliance and timely filing of returns
\n\tEffectiveness of the internal controls in preventing errors and loss
\n\tThe accuracy and reliability of financial reports prepared.
\n\tNumber of process improvements implemented.
\n\tBudget implementation and monitoring
\n\tTeam management \u2013 efficiency and productivity of the team<\/p>\n
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