Finance Manager at Dradrock Real Estate Limited

JOB BRIEF: The job holder shall be responsible for managing the financial resources of the company and for the budget planning and asset management. Also supports the executive management team by offering insights and financial advice that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the company.

• Provision of detailed financial data, as well as relevant, accurate and prompt analysis and recommendations required for daily business and financing decisions.
• Ensures the integration of both operational and financial measures aimed at efficiency, growth, and profitability of the business in the long-term.
• Responsible for the  financial integrity of the books, financial processes, procedures, and financial controls.
• Review the financial transactions entered on AP & AR modules of Sage ERP.
• Review entries in the GLs and ensure their consistency with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Ensure that GLs are properly reconciled, and their balances are correct.
• Ensure that financial transactions entered on the Sage ERP are substantiated by auditing documents.
• Ensure that month end closures are done and posted on Sage ERP.
• Regular review of General Ledgers and ensure that the accounts of the company show a true and fair view of its position.
• Preparation of IFRS based Financial Statement.
• Preparation of projects performance reports
• Responsible for budget performance monitoring and reporting
• Responsible for tracking, control systems designed to preserve Company assets and report accurate financial results.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Support periodic reporting process as at when due.
• Liaise with senior management across the organization.
• Coordinate with various departments and perform variation analyses for all technical accounting problems to frame accounting policies.
• Administer and ensure achievement of all accounting financial and operational targets, and achieve organization and accounting objectives
• Ensure that the Company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements by ensuring that record keeping meets the requirement of auditors and government agencies.
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
• Must maintain the highest level of decorum and professionalism in dealings with clients, statutory bodies, and consultants.
• Research and apply appropriate IFRS to new transactions.
• Ensure monthly filing of PAYE,  PENSION, VAT and WHT returns
• Liaise with the Tax consultant and Tax authorities.
• Manage Treasury Function
• Maintain Income Schedule, WHT Schedule, Pension Schedule, PAYE Schedule.

Qualification

First degree in Finance/Accounting from an accredited institution.

Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA.

A minimum of five (5) years experience

Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience as a Financial Manager
• Analytical Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Proficient user of finance software
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations