Finance Manager at Foteino Talento

The ideal candidate would have overall responsibility for the strategic planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the company, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk and governance as well as negotiations

• Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs.
• Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same.
• Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization.
• Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows.
• Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action.
• Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team.
• Providing strategic recommendations to the Founder / CEO and members of the executive management team and Governing Council.
• Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting.
• Advising on long-term business and financial planning .
• Provide commercial insight and leadership across the business in order to exceed business plan targets.
• Responsible for ensuring the risk and compliance management framework is embedded and operational for the Group.
• Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders.
• Reviewing all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures.
• Expertise in financial management, including cash flow, financial planning, and financial decision-making
• Proficiency in strategic planning and the ability to align financial initiatives with business goals
• Ability to lead and manage the finance department and collaborate with senior managers and the Board of Directors
• Accounting
• Project funds sourcing
• Budgeting, planning, monitoring and management.
• Funds Management
• SAP ERP Finance Module savvy
• Assets & Liabilities Management
• Taxation
• Creativity & Innovation
• Team management.
• Relationship Management
• Integrity
• Career Management
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification or relevant certification
• Experience in managing receivables, payables, and liabilities
• MS office proficiency; MS Word/ PowerPoint/ Excel
• Excellent verbal & Written Communication
• Strong analytical, organizational and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of capital structure and the ability to optimize financial resources Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and ensuring compliance
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with C-suite executives, including the Founder, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Production Officer (CPO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Proficiency in financial software and management tools
• Knowledge of finance functions and their integration into overall business operations
• Familiarity with the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the responsibilities associated with the job title
• Strong analytical skills to assess financial risks and opportunities

Rewquirements

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting,finance or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant work experience, 7 years management practice of which 3-5 years in FMCG/Retail. Relevant historical roles include but not limited to Director of Finance, Credit Controller, Corporate Development
• Professional development and training are added advantage (ACA), Msc. or equivalent
• SAP ERP Savvy is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting standards
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of business and office matters
• IFRS knowledge is essential
• Experience in developing accounting systems, processes, policies and procedures are essential
• Experience in the FMCG/RETAIL industries.