Group Head of Finance at Microvest

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will:

• Prepare and submit Management report to Executive Management and the Board
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting to ExecutiveManagement and Board
• Advise on market changes and provide strategic financial recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions.
• Manage and oversee the cash flow of the company while ensuring it has the appropriate treasure controls in place.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance with remittances, taxes and reporting
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and all relevant group policies and processes
• Ensure timely delivery of budgets, timely tracking andfull compliance with its provisions
• Participate in Liability generation activities
• Ensure operational efficiency (best practices and TAT compliance)
• Ensure statutory audit is carried out and ensure timely resolution of internal and external audit exceptions
• Develop strategies for cost optimization and increased profitability
• Ensure development and compliance with customer service delivery standards
• Implement and review operational policies and procedures
• Propose and follow through the successful implementation of process transformation or innovation initiatives with group-wide impact on bottom line or service delivery
• Authorise all General Ledger (GL) and customer account postings
• Ensure that all GL and customer account postings are complete and comply with approved policies
• Ensure prompt reconciliation and posting of unreconciled items in line with approved policies

Requirements
Suitable candidates should have:

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field. MBA or relevant MSc is an advantage
• Chartered Accountant. Professional Qualifications - ACA, ACCA, ACIB, CFA e.t.c, is a must
• 10 - 15 Years Experiencein accounting and financial management practices
• Prior experience as a Head of Finance.
• Experience in Financial Services
• Conversant with Regulatory Standards.