Jobs at Alan & Grant

Job Summary

The Internal Control Manager will be responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring their implementation and auditing for compliance. The position will work to foster standardization and consistency across the organizations business processes and internal control.

Compliance

Developing and implementing effective compliance programs in the organization.

• Ensure that the organization is compliant with relevant laws and requirements. – Government, Agencies, Auditors, Investors etc.
• Assess company operations to identify compliance issues, assess risks, and recommend solutions to rectify the problems.
• Providing support and guidance to operational teams on issues of compliance.

Internal Audit & Control

• Conducting regular and comprehensive audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, financial records, and compliance with laws, stakeholders’ regulations and the company’s policies and procedures.
• Examining financial and operational data of the organization, including detailed testing of transactions and processes
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process.
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions.

External Audits

• Be the focal person for external audits.
• Communicate audit requirements to all concerned units.
• Ensure the preparedness of the company for external audits by working with the concerned teams.
• Present report of gaps discovered during audit to management.
• Work with the concerned parties to ensure a prompt close out of gaps.

Requirements

• 5 years experience in internal control and audit in manufacturing 
• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor   
• Prior work experience in using an ERP system (Odoo etc.) and Office 365   
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and industry regulations
• Strong knowledge of implementing policies and SOP 
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills 
• Analytical skills to study problems and records and identify solutions.
• Sound independent judgment   
• BSc degree in Accounting or Finance 
• An ACA qualification will be an advantage

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Job Summary

The Finance Controller will be responsible for maintaining proper Financial Management and Controls in safeguarding Financial and Material Resources of the organization in furtherance of its mission. The position will also be responsible for Fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning and Modelling

• Oversee the preparation of the annual and quarterly financial plan.
• Develop a financial modelling template for forecasting financial needs.
• Utilize the template to support financial analysis and planning

Financial Reporting and Audit 

• Prepare financial statements in compliance with the Financial Regulations and Financial Reporting Standards. 
• Coordinate annual external audit of the financial statements. 
• Ensure monthly reports for all programs are properly done and submitted on a timely basis.

Budgeting and Budgetary Controls 

• Oversee preparation of budgets 
• Monitor implementation of program budgets 
• Prepare and manage cash flows and develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs
• Report monthly to the CEO on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances.

Investments

• Establish / implement an investment policy 
• Management of risks exposure to the organization’s investments
• Monitoring of bank accounts to ensure safety of organizational funds 
• Maximizes return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities; and maintaining relationships with the investment market. 
• Ensure ownership of all assets by the organization

Resource Mobilization / Fundraising

• Forecast cash flow positions, any related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment. 
• Develop financial sustainability strategies. 
• Develop a resource mobilization strategy 
• Identify possible fundraising strategies 
• Gather information on donor policies and priorities in line with the mission of the organization 
  Build a donor database and devise ways to expand the database
• Develop annual work plans based on the approved resource fundraising strategy 
• Actively participate in the preparation of concept papers and project
• proposals to funding partners / agencies 
• Establish and manage partnerships with banking and other donors agencies 
• Facilitate effective communication with all donors, including reporting and update
• Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.
• Perform all other functions as may be directed by the CFO/MD.

Requirements

• B.Sc. and MBA/MSc degree
• ICAN or ACCA certification
• Proven experience in Manufacturing companies
• Minimum 5 years as a Finance Manager
• Good knowledge: Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting
• Experience managing a team of accountants
• Hands-on experience with ERP Systems (Odoo ideal)
• Knowledge of Cash Management, Risk Management, Auditing and Taxation
• Knowledge of Financial Strategy, GAAP/IFRS, Corporate Finance and Budgeting