Jobs at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Objective:

• The Company is seeking to hire an experienced Head of finance that will manage its growing Finance Team and work with the CEO to achieve the business financial goals.
• S/he will play a strategic role in the overall management of the company’s financial health and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Budgetary Preparation/ Management:

• Coordinate the preparation process of the annual budget of the company and track actual vs budget.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify specific trends, explain past performance and recommend opportunities for improvement, within the company.
• Analyze budget implications for the company and advise management.
• Participate in decision-making and its implementation in the company budget.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.
• Responsible for a broad range of financial activities, including: Reading and understanding financial statements, creating and analyzing reports, evaluating progress toward goals, Mapping out future goals and plans, and Advising management on growth strategies.
• Use data gathering, financial forecasting, and analysis of “what-if” scenarios to aid in strategic planning and decision-making.

General Ledger Analysis:

• Provide actionable insights and comprehensive risk assessments across all transactional data, improving decision-making, resource allocation, and business outcomes.
• Identify hidden risks, fraud, and compliance issues using advanced algorithms, ensuring thorough and accurate financial oversight.
• Ensuring that the general ledger is accurate and up-to-date.
• Responsible for presenting and reporting accurate and timely financial information.
• Ensuring that all accounting activities comply with regulations.
• Responsible for crafting financial strategies and assessing risk in investments

Forecast and Rolling estimate:

• Responsible for keeping a pulse on all aspects of the organization including financial and operational performance thereby ensuring agility, collaboration, alignment and a focus on what drives the organization.

Scope of other key duties include:

• Monthly Management Reporting
• Working closely with External Auditors
• Tracking finance and operations daily activities
• Managing investor relations
• Business Model Review and Analysis
• Budget Control

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in consulting and asset management/investment firm. Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, and/or ACA, ACCA certification is required
• Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling and forecasting)
• Excellent knowledge and experience of accounting, controls, tax, and compliance.
• Expertise in negotiating legal & contractual agreements for suppliers, partners, and clients
• Attention to detail and hands-on in your approach to leadership
• Fast learner, tech-savvy and process-oriented
• Solid Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Effective leadership qualities

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Job Objective:

• The Financial Director shall plan, direct, and coordinate accounting, investing, securities, return on investment and other financial activities for the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor the budget for the Company
• Track and monitor expenses during the planning and execution phases of the Company's capital projects
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to understand financial challenges and propose possible solutions
• Develop a financial model for capital recovery
• Contribute to the strategic execution of the Company’s capital projects
• Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments
• Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets
• Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors
• Prepare operational or risk reports for management analysis.

Job Specification

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

• Professional experience in the finance or accounting field, preferably within the public sector.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Proven experience in budgeting and financial planning.
• Proven experience in corporate finance

Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to convey complex issues in a simple and compelling manner.
• Ability to identify and assess risks that could impact the company's ability to meet its financial goals
• Proficiency in popular accounting software

Personal Attributes:

• Strong initiative, creativity, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to maintain high standards of quality.
• A passion for public service and a commitment to transparency.