Financial Controller at Proten

Job Description

The Financial Controller will handle high-level accounting, financial reporting, managerial accounting, and oversee the financial controls of the company. She/He will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance, assist with financial planning, as well as the development of finance policies and procedures.

Reports to Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Salary range #7.5 – 8.5m annual gross

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop financial policies and procedural manuals
• Forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
• Facilitate the budget planning process and controls, as well as periodic review of annual budget in line with actual performance
• Manage credit control and financial risk management
• Oversee treasury management
• Allocate financial resources, project and manage cash flows, and advise on the optimal use of funds
• Conduct profit and cost analyses
• Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with relevant policies, laws and regulations
• Recommend cost-optimizing solutions
• Ensure that all settlements relating to receivables are duly substantiated and authorized
• Prepare and present financial and statistical models, forecast and outlooks
• Manage the preparation of the company's statutory and management accounts
• Assist the CFO in overseeing the company’s financial operations

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS
• Good analytical and organizational skills
• Financial & business acumen
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team spirit and leadership
• High standards of professionalism and ethics

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting from a recognized university/polytechnic
• 7+ years of relevant experience in a well-structured organization
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or Partly Qualified Accountant (ICAN/ACCA
• Professional Level) preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or/ and agricultural sectors is an added advantage