PLANNING:
Produce a financial forecast for company performance annually for submission to the board by November
- Put together and communicate the required templates for the department's effective delivery of the company financial plan
- Assist the Finance Department in designing the appropriate structure and applying accounting policies that optimise tax planning
- Plan meetings with statutory bodies, auditors, consultants and local suppliers as appropriate
ORGANISATION:
Organise regular meetings with the Regional Finance Managers on regional outturns, expenditure review and BC performance on a 2JC basis
- Ensure required financial records are generated and maintained at all branches and reported on time to Head Office
- Arrange the appropriate schedules and documents required for the Statutory Audit
- Coordinate through RFMs that invoices and payment vouchers are updated on ERP system on a daily basis
- Monitor through RFMs the receipts, issues and transfers of stocks at branch and regional level
- Maintain and reconcile the accounts of suppliers & third parties
REPORTING:
Produce company reports, including: A) JC Management Accounts, B) Branch/Region Profitability Report on 4 JC Plan, C) Annual Budget and variances D) Weekly Cash Flow Statement E) Annual Financial Statements by the end of Jan for filing by June
- Produce journey accounts before the end of first week of the subsequent JC
- Produce a financial plan for the year by November for the following year
- Produce Budgeted Vs Actual expenditure & variance analysis on a regular basis
- Generate relevant information for the regional review meetings
- Produce weekly cash flow statement
CONTROL:
Ensure that company accounting policies, procedures are in place in order to ensure that employees comply with the company polices and the company is compliant with local authorities
- Ensure that all expenses are put through the relevant company approval process
- Action all statutory payments are made on or before the due date
- Obtain the necessary clearance from tax authorities for the company tax returns
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Responsible for the identification and implementation of the training and development needs for the accounts department, including self and RFMs
- Assess the need for training & its implementation in respect of IFRS
- Address performance requirements of direct reports
- Ensure that regular workshops are conducted for BCs either directly or through RFMs
ADMINISTRATION:
Ensures that the accounts department creates, coordinates and updates the templates for all aspects of company financial reporting to facilitate timely submissions
- Check ongoing compliance with financial policies
- Check authenticity of reports & expenses reported
- Hold RFM meetings alternate journeys
- Process personal administration on a timely basis and approve the expenses personally for direct reports
Job Requirements
- First degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
- An MBA will an added advantage
- People and budget management experience
- Minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience in financial analysis, of which at least three (3) must have been at a strategic/ senior management level
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