Head of Finance at Phillips Consulting

Job Summary:

The senior management role overseas all functions of the organization’s finance and accounting department. He/She manages the responsibilities through a team of Accountants and support staff. The role requires a hands-on approach with specific responsibilities for cash flow management, budgeting, and statutory reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Accounting, Treasury, Budgetary, Tax and Financial Planning functions.
• Manage the daily cash liquidity and monitor cash flow projections to determine the optimum use and need of funds to optimize the working capital
• Oversee accurate & timely preparation and submission of Financial Statements, Management Reports & Annual Operating Budget
• Monitor continuously the company's business performance and conduct Gap Analysis to present solutions and improvements
• Manage the relationship with banks and make necessary negotiations to get the best of facilities while monitoring inter-banks transactions and accounts balances
• Provide external auditors with the necessary documentation and support
• Collaborate with external tax accountants for tax preparation and returns
• Manage relationships with managers across all departments of the organisation to achieve alignment in key business strategies, operations and decisions
• Provide expertise and advice to managers and staff on financial issues
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to safeguard company's assets and interests
• Oversee all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures
• Work closely and provide executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy-making and financial strategizing
• Summarize budget trends, analyzing deficiencies and reporting variances to executives
• Undertake a range of other activities which are integral to the company’s success, in conjunction with other staff

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably at least 10 years of professional relevant experience out of which 3 years must be in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with appropriate computer software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in preparing reports and presentations
• Flexibility and an ability to develop strong working relationships in a complex and fast-paced working environment.
• Strong attention to details
• Well-developed leadership and team management skills
• Auditing experience is an added advantage.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with high proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
• Customer orientation – accurately anticipates emerging and current client needs and establishes and maintains positive relationships with customers.

SALARY-900,000 -1M