Project Finance Manager at Alpha Mead Group

Job Description

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Implement and supervise transactional procedures and systems to ensure transparent accounting practices and full traceability (invoices, receipts, statements, etc.)
• Define and analyse the budget to ensure that funds are used according to the funding contracts and propose corrective actions if needed
• Implement circuits and workflows, such as management of cash boxes, transfers, advances, purchasing procedures, payment approvals, follow-up of payments, reconciliations, etc.
• Ensure the timely execution and control of monthly/yearly accountancy closure, financial reports, audits, and all service contracts for the project site
• Gathering data to prepare financial reports such as cash flow forecasts and profit and loss statements
• Providing guidance on financial matters to other members of the organization such as senior management
• Managing budgeting activities such as developing a budget proposal based on strategic objectives and assumptions, then revising it as needed to align with actual results
• Work closely with the Project Finance & Admin Manager staff to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and payments
• Monitor site expenditures and track them against the approved budget, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements. 
• Perform other activities as assigned by the Head Project Finance & Admin Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a project-based environment 
• Familiarity with financial and accounting software and tools
• Strong leadership skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles