Key Results Areas:
Strategy and Policy Development
- Financial reporting i.e., submission of Monthly, Quarterly, Annual, and other periodic reports by the agreed timelines.
- Prepare Monthly Performance Analysis Report by the agreed timelines.
- Provide technical expertise in the development and implementation of the company’s Finance strategy as input into the overall Corporate Strategy.
- Provide leadership in the development of accounting/financial policies, standards operating procedures (SOPs), and other support systems including monitoring mechanisms in managing the company's Financial, Treasury, and Management Accounting functions.
- Provide financial management support for the company's Annual Operating and Financial Strategic Plans.
- Establish short- & medium-term corporate objectives & work plans, in consultation with the General Manager and other Departments.
- Lead the financial modeling and analysis to support the development of long-term strategic initiatives and business plans.
- Contribute fully to the development of company strategy across all business areas while challenging assumptions and decision-making as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets, and business enablers.
- Work with other team leaders to grow the business, formulate strategies, and execute plans.
Corporate Finance
Manage company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals, and acquisitions, as appropriate.
Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including customers and financial advisors.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current laws.
Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate.
Budget Preparation
Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the General Manager and Management.
Assist the Business Development and communications Manager with all necessary financial conditions pertaining to contract signing, credit evaluation, credit control, and Account Receivables.
Information Technology
- Evaluate the need for new technology to meet the organization's financial data processing, control, and reporting requirements
- Ensure that company financial systems are robust, up to date with group requirements, and support current activities and future growth.
Risk Management
Monitor business/ financial risk management policies and procedures to ensure that departmental and organizational risks are minimized
Advise the company's leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for all processes and agreements
Maximize income where possible and appropriate
Negotiate with Bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate
Procurement/ Inventory Management
- Oversee and supervise the procurement function of the organization including purchases, suppliers’ agreements, property/facility management, and provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for effective operations
- Oversee the financial aspect of all leases, contracts, and other financial commitments
- To provide oversight on controls in relation to inventory, fuel, and sundry.
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Establish and maintain good working relationships with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and another external shareholder in the area of financial and management accounting.
Strategy & Policy Development
Financial Management
Information & Reporting
Employee Performance & Development
