Head, Finance and Admin at KPMG

Sector: Transportation

Overview

• The Head Finance and Admin will be responsible for creating financial forecasting models, assessing risk in investments and ensuring all accounting activities comply with regulations. 
• Develop and oversee the corporate financial goals and objectives of the organization.
• He / She will provide exemplary financial advice, analysis, budgeting and reporting to top management.

Skills and Capabilities

• Design and implement strategies and mechanisms to safeguard the company’s financial assets
• Liase with all relevant heads to develop the company’s annual corporate budget and the allocation of financial resources 
• Coordinate the proactive monitoring and reporting of budget positions of all the departments and units
• Coordinate the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, processes and procedures in line with leading practices
• Keep abreast of changes and updates to financial regulations
• Continuously review the Finance department’s activities and make recommendations for improvement to the Head, Finance and Corporate services
• Provide technical, logistic and administrative support to the Executive Management in the review and approval of the outcomes of the appraisal process, including attendance at such Executive Management meeting(s)
• Oversee and ensure regular update of staff compensation details and payroll system
• Facilitate accurate and timely payroll processing and salary disbursement to all staff
• Ensure that the HR Policies and Procedures manual and staff handbook are up to date in line with current trends, realities and best practices
• Keep abreast on all matters affecting staff and their welfare, and escalate any staff related issues or complaint accordingly
• Manage procurement and ensure the resources of the organization are adequately maintained
• Coordinate all admin activities within the organization.

Qualifications

• First Degree from a reputable tertiary institution in Finance, Accounting, or any related field 
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in finance or at least 5 years of accounting or finance experience
• MSc/ MBA is an added advantage
• Profession certification ACA, ACCA or similar qualification
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, business presentation and analytical skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethical standards
• Good business acumen, maturity and tact, with the ability to relate with top management of financial institutions
• Excellent appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applicable tools
• Good knowledge of finance and accounting.