Finance Manager at Global Profilers

Reports to: Finance Director

Job Summary:
The individual will be responsible for financial records and the financial systems of the company as well as manage the company’s day to day financial activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and modify financial policies, practices and ERP system; as well as financial reporting standards in accordance with accounting standards and company policies/requirements.
• Responsible for the day to day management of the debtors, creditors, cashbook.
• Cash and Working capital management, including liaising with local bankers and group Treasury.
• Review and approval of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close including trial balance, reconciliations and internal reporting requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of the yearend financial statements.
• Responsible for the preparation and management of annual external audit and quarterly internal audit processes
• Identify risks that could have financial implications for the company and provide business advice at all levels of the company.
• Provide guidance to finance team and employees on accounting treatment of transactions applying good corporate and ethical values.
• Ensure compliance with local tax and other statutory requirements.
• Manage and develop all subordinates for increased performance and competence.
• Manage and execute ad hoc projects as required to meet the business objectives of the company

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, with preference given to ICAN/ACCA or equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum of 4 years private sector financial management experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience, whilst not a prerequisite will be an advantage

Competencies/Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong technical skills with respect to International Financial Reporting Standards/USGAAP and local legislation such as Companies act, Income Tax act, VAT act
• Sound IT & operating systems knowledge
• Good background on basic data management
• International financial reporting
• Strong financial management, reporting and technical skills

Behavioural Skills and Attributes

• Ability to apply skills across a broad spectrum of financial disciplines and to deal with both internal queries and external parties at all levels of seniority
• Leadership skills and ability to apply sound judgment, corporate governance and ethical values
• Good communicator (verbal/non-verbal) with strong presentation and negotiations skills
• Effective decision maker
• A high level of attention to detail with focus on quality is required in this position as the incumbent will have to generate accurate financial reports for management use.
• The individual will also require accurate data management skills to ensure that all the financial information given to internal customers is authentic, accurate and complete.
• The environment is team-based and would therefore require a team player who is highly influential and is able to drive the team to strive for results.
• Strong people management skills
• Planning and organising is critical in this role in order to sustain a focus on performance and delivery of key objectives.

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