Finance Manager at Sigma Consult

Job responsibilities:

Overall Key Responsibilities:

• Take on a leadership role in financial decision-making that affects the company and provide strategic financial input to senior management.
• To oversee the overall financial management process and play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of our firm.
• To contribute to the development of the financial and operational strategy, KPIs, and the ongoing development and monitoring of the financial system.
• To assess financial risks and opportunities, setting and tracking financial goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Execute the financial strategy and drive the financial planning process of the company
• Reviews financials via financial scorecard monthly (done a minimum once a month)
• Understands any variances and their causes (both good and bad) and creates any plans necessary to handle adjustments
• Reviews receivables and addresses any aging issues
• Deciding on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
• Manage financial controls and accounting procedures
• Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the company
• Effectively and clearly communicate potential risks in a timely manner
• Propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are achieved
• Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
• Review the annual and monthly budgets and monitors adherence to budget through monthly performance reviews
• Prepare accurate and reliable cashflow forecasting reports and manage the cash position
• Prepare a cashflow projection for the company and manage the cash position
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Ensure that all statutory deductions and tax returns are filed on time
• Review bank statements, processing bank deposits and all associated finance entries

Skills and Attributes

• Financial / commercial management exposure
• Strong financial and accounting background
• Experience with corporate governance.
• Proven negotiation skills.
•  Our ideal candidate must be ready to grow into a CFO role.

Qualification: 

• BSc/MBA and a Professional Qualification. ACCA/ICAN, or its equivalent, will be an added advantage.
• Desired Age: Below 45 years
• Reporting to: CEO