Assistant Finance Manager at Sophie Michaels Consulting

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze financial statements and other financial data to identify trends and patterns.
• Create financial models to forecast future performance and identify potential risks.
• Monitor financial metrics and KPIs to measure performance against goals.
• Provide recommendations to management based on analysis and insights.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor, and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Collaborate with other members of the finance team to ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
• Support the Finance Manager with necessary strategic inputs.
• Supervise Junior Finance Analysts
• Preparation of IFRS Based Financial Report
• Liaising with bank relationship officers to resolve any issue relating to payment, Bid securities and APG.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• BSc Financial Management / Accounting
• Fellow / Certification of a professional financial body is a must (ACCA or ICAN)
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis tools, such as Excel and financial software (Sage 200 is required).
• Master’s in Accounting, Finance is an advantage
• At least 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Proven Experience in Financial Analysis, Financial Reports and Large Budgets.
• Tax Planning and Management/Audit
• Budgeting and Budgeting Control
• External Audit Preparedness.