Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 14 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The Finance Manager will be responsible for the full financial management function to ensure accurate and timeous reporting of the financial performance of the Department and the proper application of all financial processes and systems in support of Company business objectives. Ensure all requested records are in line with Company policy and relevant accounting standards and legislation. Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board’s Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure audit pack is prepared in accordance with auditing firms’ requirements.
• Resolve audit queries.
• Financial Management Accounts for the group are prepared on a monthly basis.
• Additional support documentation is included when requested.
• Ensure appropriate facilities are in place to meet the Company’s requirements.
• Ensure that only valid authorised transactions are processed.
• Daily cashflow analysis prepared for MD review.
• Weekly (or as requested by management) cashflow forecast presented to reflect monthly requirements and outstanding inter-group transactions / payments so that appropriate action can be taken.
• Cashflow projections to manage operations effectively.
• Ensure that annual budgets are compiled and approved by management prior to commencement of new financial year.
• Ensure the financial team are working as an effective team
• To prioritise tasks and assign responsibility to staff.
• Ensure deadlines are met and accounting records are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor and assess the performance of staff.
• Take appropriate disciplinary action in line with company policy and procedures when required.
• Deadlines to be met in respect of accounting diary.
• Review of recovery expenses are done by financial accountant on daily basis.
• Review of financial accountants’ requirement to compile balance sheet recons on a monthly basis.
• Provide a lead role in giving advice and provide a professional culture geared to seeking optimal solutions.
• Strive to differentiate between the implementation of the tried and trusted and the identification of innovative value add solutions.

Required Skills and Competencies:
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Organization Skills
• Excellent Leadership Skills
• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
• Managing Interpersonal Relations
• Business Management Skills
• Performance Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Mentoring Skills

Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Finance/Accountancy
• Full ACCA, CIMA or ZICA
• Masters in in Finance/Accountancy
• A Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a holding the same position or higher in finance/accounting
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of management in multiple areas.
• Solid analytical skills, understanding of the business process, and systems optimization.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting.
• Ability to review data and make relevant management decisions.
• Strong financial system and business administration understanding.
• Must be a member of ZICA

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
• QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
• If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com  & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com 
• Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• DO NOT SEND CERTIFICATES AT THIS STAGE

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