Senior Manager, Finance and Administration at Fosad Consulting

The Finance and Administration Manager will be a strategic thought-partner, and report to the Director Finance & Human Resources. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager and will lead and develop an internal team to support the following areas: finance, business planning and budgeting, administration.

The Finance and Administration Manager will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations. The Finance and Administration Manager shall be responsible for overseeing the administrative and financial functions towards driving best practices within the organisation to maximize efficiency and growth.

Job Description

Financial Management

• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Director Finance & HR; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to management.

Administration

• Work closely and transparently with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants.
• Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization scales.
• Responsible for all matters related to the operations and administration of the organisation.
• Ensure registration requirements are kept current at all times and files statutory returns and renewals.
• Manage all company infrastructure and oversee its procurement process

• Minimum of a B.Sc Finance/Accounting or related degree

• Ideally with an MBA and/or recognized professional certification (such as ICAN, ACCA, CFA).
• Knowledge of local accounting practices and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS policies as it relates to every organization.

• At least 7-10 years of overall professional experience in a reputable organization

• The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination.
• Technology savvy with experience in the use of accounting and reporting software
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of the organization.
• Strong leadership & managerial skills.
• Strong sense of judgment.
• Timeliness, good time management.
• Initiative and self-motivation.