Finance Manager at The People Practice

Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire an experienced Finance Manager to manage their Accounting, Risk Management and Treasury functions.
• The Finance Manager is expected to have deep commercial awareness, strong numeracy skills, and a keen interest in the growth, efficiency, and profitability of an organization.
• Top candidates should have outstanding communication and report writing skills with superb technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reporting, presentation and interpretation of all financial transactions in a clear and timely manner for management decision making.
• Analyses and reviews company’s sales price periodically to drive optimal financial performance.
• Identify and review key cost centers of the company and strategize ways to reduce costs.
• Develop and implement company wide policies and procedures to drive the achievement of corporate goals and objectives
• Develop , implement and monitor risk management policies and its implementation throughout the business.
• Ensure the company maintains compliance with statutory requirements not limited to Audit, Tax, Pension et al.
• Analyze new product viability and make recommendations to management.
• Plan, prepare and track the company's budget year on year.
• Ensure adequate provision, investment and use of company’s funds.
• Ensure proper management and investment of the company's user funds to maximize return and liquidity.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve the company’s debt collection.

First-year Outcomes
These are not all the outcomes you will be expected to achieve, but some of the primary ones:

• A robust risk management framework and documentation which cuts across all departments and products of the company
• Complete external audit of the company’s financial accounts
• A well documented Treasury management policy and framework for the company’s internal and external funds.
• Maintain robust and proper books of accounts.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant courses.
• Accounting certifications (e.g. ICAN, CMA or CPA) will be added advantages
• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Finance Manager
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close process
• Hands-on experiences with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skill
• Solid experience with risk management and treasury management.