Finance Manager at Quality Foods Africa

Duties and Responsibility 

•  Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the Company’s finances.
• Support to conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Supervision and Management of Finance Officers.
• Assist in preparing the company’s budget.
• Preparation of monthly Management Report
• Liaise with audit/tax consultants and finance regulatory bodies to ensure appropriate monitoring and compliance of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Any other finance and tax-related duties
• And any other duties assigned to you in the course of your employment with us. 

Key Requirements

• B.SC in Accounts or related field
• ACCA / ACA
• Master’s Degree in Accounts or equivalent an advantage
• Proven experience in finance management
• Five years post-qualification experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals
• Proficiency in accounting software 

Additional Requirements

• Analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience in preparing company accounts
• Confident oral presentation and communication skills to influence, persuade, negotiate, motivate and agree on commitments with colleagues in a high-pressure environment
• Approachable and able to coach and assist colleagues with accounting problems/issues
• Numerate and articulate in handling statistics and interpreting information for communication to all levels within the business
• Flexible, well organised with lots of initiative, energy and personal motivation
• Results-oriented and determined in resolving issues and achieving objectives
• Significant experience in conflict resolution and dealing with sensitive issues
• A keen eye for detail and a desire to probe further into data
• Ability to stick to time constraints.