Description

• Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.


• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual P&L consolidations and financial reporting consistent with GAAP and Policy


• Analysing financial data and creating reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties, such as vendors or lenders.


• Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or reconciliations, as needed.


• Assisting other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business.


• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.


• Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.


• Coordinates Audits with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with policy and regulations; coordinates with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.


• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.


• Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.


• Assess the adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting.


• Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet the business requirements.


• Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company asset and provides for integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities.  


• Keeping informed about the latest developments in the finance industry.


• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification:  Master’s degree in MBA or Equivalent


• Qualifications as an added advantage:  CPA (K) or ACCA


• Professional registration: ICPAK


• Industry: Manufacturing

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 15 years


• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years):  10 years

Key Competencies and Technical Skills:

• CPA (K) or ACCA


• Analytical skills


• Financial Acumen