Zambia
\nPurpose of the Role:<\/p>\n
To manage and co-ordinate site-based financial support to the Business.
\nTo drive and consolidate regional sites financial management and reporting, ensuring that the information is correct and reconciled.
\nTo provide regular and ad hoc analytics and performance dashboards that act as an early warning system; provide insight into the Operation; and facilitate decision-making.
\nTo ensure corporate governance compliance across the regional sites.
\nTo be responsible for capacity building efforts of regional finance teams.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Strategic Contribution<\/p>\n
Ensure regional implementation of the financial strategic plan and key objectives that serves as a framework for making decisions.
\nProvide financial insight to the region\u2019s leadership teams and ensure long term operational sustainability.
\nEnsure that assigned and agreed strategic targets are operationalised and achieved.
\nPerform comprehensive reviews of regional financial reports and identify and implement preventative and corrective actions to address issues found during the reviews.<\/p>\n
Budgeting and Forecasting<\/p>\n
Lead the inputs for the formulation of the regional budget.
\nConsolidate the regional annual budget inputs, conduct reasonableness checks and submit to the Group Finance Manager.
\nLiaise with regional sites regarding capex budget submissions and collate the capex budgets for the region.
\nClosely monitor regional budget vs actuals and drive corrective initiatives where necessary.<\/p>\n
Weekly, Monthly and Annual Financial Reporting<\/p>\n
Coordinate the weekly and monthly financial reporting from regional sites to ensure that it is accurate and on-time.
\nCoordinate the region\u2019s weekly, monthly and yearly financial close and take responsibility for accurate reporting within the defined deadlines, including stock takes and debtors\u2019 invoicing.
\nPerform comparative analyses on the financial system to assess the results to budget, forecasts and last year to test accuracy and reasonableness.
\nConsolidate commentary from regional sites and submit to the Group Finance Manager on the weekly and monthly financial results being reported.
\nPerform a weekly debtors\u2019 analysis and in-depth interrogation of any debtor over terms.
\nPrepare the regional sites debtors\u2019 reports with associated explanations for status.
\nConduct inventory analyses relating to purchases and usage of different product items.
\nOversee the monthly regional sites petty cash, credit card and petrol card reconciliations.
\nThrough regular review, ensure that there are no high risk audit exceptions.
\nAnalyse month-end reconciliations and related analysis of all regional site accounts.
\nPrepare the submission and monthly reconciliation of any statutory returns including VAT, Income Tax and payroll taxes for all regional sites.
\nPerform comprehensive reviews of regional financial reports and identify and implement preventative and corrective actions to address issues found during the reviews.<\/p>\n
Technical Expertise and Commercial Insight<\/p>\n
Conduct training and development for regional site-based staff involved in financial management and administration.
\nProvide commercial insight in the implementation of regional projects.
\nPlan and develop best practice, systems, processes and procedures to enable continued improvement that meets the needs of the Business in times of change.<\/p>\n
Governance Compliance<\/p>\n
Ensure compliance with in-country financial legislation and Business-wide operational procedures and internal controls.
\nEnsure international compliance with capex application and procure to payment processes.<\/p>\n
Asset Management<\/p>\n
Ensure the assets of IFS are fairly reported through periodic asset verifications and compliance with IFRS principles.
\nEnsure appropriate wear and tear and depreciation rates are applied consistently and in line with IFRS principals and current in-country tax legislation.
\nManage asset movements, additions, transfers and disposals.
\nReview fixed asset reconciliations.
\nEnsure sales of assets are fully transacted before closing month end.<\/p>\n
Additional Financial Management<\/p>\n
Assure timely and accurate invoicing.
\nMake recommendations to improve the quality of invoicing and collection procedures.
\nEnsure all internal and external stakeholders are receiving the correct level of finance services in accordance with agreed service levels and contractual requirements.<\/p>\n
Capacity Building<\/p>\n
Conduct training and coaching for the site financial controllers to ensure that they maintain the same standard across the board.
\nIdentify the needs and support in the development of the finance teams on site to increase their competence in preparation of financial reports in line with Company standards.
\nParticipate in the recruitment process and selection of finance staff for regional sites.<\/p>\n
Education and Experience:<\/p>\n
Ideally a CA\/ACCA qualification or a similar professional qualification in finance or accounting.
\nAt least 7 years\u2019 relevant experience in similar environment.
\nExperience in managing multiple business units\/ sites\/ operations.
\nExperience in Mining, Oil & Gas, Construction, and Facilities Management sectors would be preferred.<\/p>\n
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