Finance Manager

Our client is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager. You will report into the CFO and will be responsible for all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

Duties include: 

• Provides leadership in the development of systems and processes for the continuous evaluation of short- and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensures the credibility of the finance team by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.
• Take a hands-on lead role in developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive financial performance management system.
• Directs and oversees all aspects of the Finance and Accounting functions of the organisation.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with senior executives to identify their needs and seek a full range of business solutions.
• Provides executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
• Provides recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business
• opportunities.
• Ensures that effective internal controls are in place and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and applicable legislation and regulations for financial and tax reporting.
• Preparation of Management accounts and ensuring the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and periodic reports for operational management.
• Responsible for the proper processing of all transactions, including journals and final general; edger balances, as well as reviewing month-end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts
• Prepares budgets, forecasts, and business plans, and continuously monitors and reviews performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Effectively manages the working capital components of the business, with specific attention to stocks, debtors, and cash balances
• Manages credit control facilities within the company according to corporate requirements, ensuring prompt follow-up action on delinquent accounts.
• Ensures returns for Corporate Tax, VAT, and other relevant taxes are submitted, payments are made on time

Requirements

• Candidates must be fully ACCA qualified
• Local experience is required for this role
• 3 years of experience within a similar role
• Candidates who hold hospitality experience will be given preference