Finance Manager

• Monitor and report any variances from the established budgets to senior management monthly basis showing controls are in place
• Prepare accurate financial reports monthly, interpret the financial results to management, research and report on factors influencing business performance
• Manage the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems for effective decision making and statutory compliance
• Ensure to maintain master data file for loans given to related and third parties helping in understanding the live position of the accounts
• Ensure Fixed asset register is kept and maintained with accuracy as per statutory requirement
• Ensuring accuracy of invoicing to affiliates thereby helping them in getting the actual costings of products and decision of selling price.

• Ensure the monthly filing of the PAYE returns and TDS returns are executed on timely basis to meet statutory requirement
• Ensure the monthly statutory contributions return are filed on timely basis to meet statutory requirement
• Communicate every change in relation to personal income tax and corporate tax matters to senior management in the organization for timely decision making.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the quarterly APS returns and annual tax returns as per statutory requirement
• Ensure the liaison with other third parties like tax authorities and ensure our tax controls are up to date, backed with all supporting evidence they might require.
• Conduct monthly payroll duties in a timely manner including disbursing statutory contributions as per the statutory requirements.

• Perform checks and bank reconciliations within agreed timelines and undertake end of year processes within the agreed timelines to facilitate timely closure of Accounts
• Ensure petty cash is updated on timely basis to capture all the expenses and accurate reporting
• Ensure the financial records are up to speed with statutory requirements and high quality management reports.
• Act as a secondary check on payroll duties in a timely manner including disbursing statutory contributions as per the statutory requirements.
• Ensure clearing of Recons Accounts to meet internal controls guidelines
• Ensure Inventory reconciliation is conducted on monthly basis to mitigate reporting risks
• Ensure Supplier reconciliation is conducted on quarterly basis with proper signing offs for timely settlement of Supplier accounts.
• Ensure Intercompany loans reconciliation is executed on quarterly basis (principal and interest) to meet internal controls guidelines

• Assist the Treasury department on schedules they might require in relation to redemption/maturity of fixed deposits accounts, loans and investment in equity and debt instruments.
• Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends through in-depth analysis of changes and advising accordingly

• Review and update all existing business, financial and operational processes as per statutory requirement
• Conduct a gap analysis for current processes and develop new proposed processes if required to control business risks.
• Implement optimal process framework in accordance with strategic business objectives
• Develop a compliance checklist and monitor progress through dashboards and/ or data analytics; to monitor internal controls.
• Identify of areas of improvement in overall business performance, with a focus on cost optimization, revenue assurance and maximization, improved process efficiency, supply chain management and resource utilization
• Monitor systems implementation project management and keep track of any systems changes for effective decision making

• Receive all invoices and ensure they are appropriately authorised according to the outlined standard operating procedures
• Increase organizational effectiveness through sound financial analysis and process improvement.
• Liaise with the audit function and offer required support to ensure annual audit is conducted and also developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g.
• external auditors, bankers and approach independent person/body to conduct test on our tax compliance.

• A first degree in Accounting/Finance or any related discipline.
• Membership in either of the following professional bodies Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
• Possession of any of the following certifications is an added advantage: Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), CISA or International Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
• At least 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in use of modern accounting/financial techniques and software.
• Must have the experience and capability to ensure timely and accurate preparation of the consolidated financial reports.
• In-depth understanding of finance and accounting principles and standards, responsibilities, code of ethics and certification.
• Ability to identify key audit issues, present sensitive and difficult audit findings and recommendations to the management.

• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Adhering to principles and values
• Applying expertise and technology
• Presenting and communicating information
• Working with people
• Analyzing

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