Finance Manager

Description:

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take Maintain the financial health of the organization.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage and preparation of the company’s budget Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Ensure maintenance of payroll account and transferring of Salary in Employee’s Account.
• Recording of all deductions from salaries in the correct account.
• Maintenance of Cash Book and ensure sufficient funds to settle Short Term Liabilities / Payment.
• Liaison with the Bank to resolve and Banking Issues (Such as Payments and receipt of foreign remittances).
• Liaison with the POC of all clients (especially all telecoms) to keep strong relations and push/expedite any process, if required.
• Prepare Financial Statement on a Quarterly, Bi-Annually & Annual Basis.
• Supervising the team.
• Other duties as may arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the employee

*SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:*

• Strong knowledge of core accounting/finance concepts and accounting standards or principles
• High proficiency in financial modeling & good IT literacy (Excel, PowerPoint, ERP Systems - SAP)
• Ability to think strategically, with strong influencing and leadership skills
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and good commercial acumen
• High sense of urgency, work ethic and must be flexible to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work under minimal supervision; must be a self-starter
• Must demonstrate financial responsibility and reliability.