Head of Finance and Administration at Asset Management Group

Responsibilities

• Perform financial management duties including generating financial data, compiling and submitting reports, analyzing industry trends, and assessing the company's financial health.
• Analyze costs and cost drivers to identify opportunities for cost reductions.
• Oversee the operations and development of the company’s finance departments including creating and reviewing policies, budgeting and conducting regular assessments of financial procedures.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards, and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Advise colleagues and executive management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
• Supervise the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
• Mediate between the organization, employees, stakeholders, shareholders and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
• Create strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.
• Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end finance and accounting practices.
• Leading the analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and presenting findings to the board.
• Managing an end-to-end audit process of current systems – while acting as the first point of contact for external auditors.
• Continually identify risks to delivery, propose solutions where necessary and effectively manage stakeholder expectations throughout.
• Dealing with working capital management and production of cash flow forecasts.
• Leading the team responsible for finance and accounting processes.

Requirements and Skills

• BSc / Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with a minimum of a second-class upper-division
• 5 years of Proven experience as a Cost Management Accountant in a real estate development company or similar organization
• Being a member of CIMA or any recognized professional qualifications is an added advantage
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Proficient user of finance software and MS Excel
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Budgeting and risk management experience
• Leadership and management experience
• Self-assured in presenting results to a group
• Skills in strategic thinking, planning, and excellent analytical and problem-solving creativity
• Ability to work with higher management to organize, plan, and achieve financial goals for the organization.