Job Objective/Purpose of Job

• Responsible for the provision of timely, relevant, and reliable financial information, setting up adequate control systems and processes, and ensuring financial policies/procedures of the Company are implemented efficiently and in line with generally accepted accounting practices.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Preparation of interim and yearly financial statements in accordance with the legislation and accounting rules (IFRS).
• To meet accounting and financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions to ensure an adequate budgetary control system.
• Overseeing, managing, and coordinating all fiscal reporting activities for the organization, including organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports.
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization’s needs/ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.
• Management of tax and other statutory obligations in accordance with the deadlines, both in terms of payments and annual or periodic tax returns as in the case of taxation.
• To accomplish accounting operational objectives by contributing to accounting information and recommendations which will form strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; standards, identifying trends, completing audits; identifying system improvements and implementing change.
• To have responsibility for the financial development, performance, and maintenance of the organization.
• To be responsible for the preparation of current financial reports and forecasts for future business growth including budgets, income statements, balance sheets, tax returns, and reports for Government regulatory agencies and financial management reports
• To assist in the management of all accounting procedures and systems used by the organization.
• Assist in the assessment of the long-term financial trends and review prospects for future growth of income and new sales areas.
• Assist in the review of reports, analyze projections of sales and income against actual figures, and suggest methods of improving the planning process.
• Meet your targets and those of the team.
• To contribute to the training and development of the team.
• To assist in achieving maximum profitability and growth in accordance with organization plans
• To assist in complying with all the financial and legal requirements, responsibilities, and obligations, including statutory obligations.
• Compiles financial reports and supervises month-end processes.
• Drafts procurement processes and signed off on purchase orders.
• Manages and monitors metrics, KPI tracking, and reports for the financial department.
• Evaluate the financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investments.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience, with at least 3 years in this capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s is an added advantage).
• Proven experience in a managerial finance role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to use accounting software like SAGE.