Head of Finance at Afriglobal Group

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Manage the Financial and Accounting function for the company, ensuring profitability, accurate and timely financial records. Continuously improve productivity, internal control, reduce costs and streamline the company’s accounting processes

Detailed Tasks & Responsibilities:

Financial Reports, Insights, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Manage the company’s financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting
• Provide quality and timely financial support/ insights to other departments for data-based decisions
• Present regular financial results and insights to the Board, Finance Committee and Executive Committee
• Key contributor to the company’s business strategies and annual operating plan

Profitability and Cost Optimization

• Advise and contribute to cost optimization across centers/ products/ market segments to ensure the profitability of the business
• Deploy initiatives to grow revenue
• Coach and monitor Centre Managers to drive Centre P&L performance
• Lead initiatives for cost control and a culture of cost consciousness

Finance Operations, Policies, Processes and Systems

• Develop/review relevant finance policies and procedures, and manage the company’s financial systems
• Oversee accounts payable and receivables, treasury, financial and management accounting
• Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Oversee the company’s cash flow, banking and borrowing activities

Projects

• Prepare financial projections and return on investment (payback) for all planned capital expense projects/ expansion projects.
• Support all expansion projects for the organization by providing timely, relevant, and accurate financial data and advice
• Responsible for proper planning and execution of Finance department’s projects

Procurement

• Manage the procurement strategy and process efficiently and effectively
• Oversee the procurement team’s activities, ensuring optimal supplier performance and price

People Management

• Responsible for hiring the best talent for the team.
• Builds a culture of performance with clear goals, feedback, and appraisal rhythm. Identifies top players and replaces weak links regularly. Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations
• Continuously upgrades and enhances skills and competencies of the team.
• Builds a pipeline of Leaders.
• Prioritize and assign team members to projects/activities

Others

• Perform other duties as may be required by Management from time to time

Other Attributes:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional accounting qualification, e.g. ACCA, ICAN
• 12+ years’ experience in a senior financial management position
• Experience collaborating with various stakeholders to plan and achieve the company’s financial goals
• Experienced computer skills, including Excel, Power Point, and ERP (Dynamics/ Tally preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work
• Experienced leadership and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills
• High integrity and ethics
• Strategic thinking, planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure