Summary

The Finance Manager is a strategic individual in charge of spearheading a multi-faceted finance department. S/He should be able to have a bird's eye view of the organization in order to give recommendations to the board and Managing Director regarding financial and revenue trends.

Responsibilities

• Long-range financial planning that includes credit and cash flow requirements.
• Prepares and reviews annual financial statements and annual operating budget
• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining appropriate procedures and controls for all financial systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Oversee the preparation of financial records for annual independent audits and assist the preparation of forms and other returns.
• Responsible for oversight and collection of aged accounts receivable.
• Proactively and continuously looks for ways to improve the efficiency of the company’s financial position.
• Prepares financial reports required by the Board, donors, and for funding proposals
• Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
• Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
• Manage any third parties to which accounting or finance functions have been outsourced
• Oversee the company's transaction processing and accounting systems (including Quickbooks)
• Implement operational best practices
• Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package
• Oversee the issuance of financial information
• Review and approve all filings with local authorities
• Report and present financial results to the board of directors, including recommendations
• Construct and monitor reliable control systems
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Report risk issues to the Managing Director and board of directors
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations
• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
• Conduct regular bi-weekly staff training and capacity building to ensure succession after two years

Education and Qualifications

• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus
• Quickbooks knowledge is an added advantage

Requirements

• Proven experience of minimum 5-7 years as  Finance Manager or Officer or relevant leadership Finance role
• Strong knowledge of IRFS and IPSAS reporting
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers
• Ability to manage and train reports

Reporting To

• Managing Director