Financial Manager

Job Description

The objective of the role:

• Manage and structure the finance department and take a leading role in training and coaching the finance team.
• Prepare and analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other management reports.
• Produce daily and monthly cash flows comparing budgeted costs to actual costs as well as predict future revenues and financial commitments to plan ahead and prepare accordingly.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze cost accounting and other financial reports that will lead to recommendations that will in turn help modify and improve business operations, revenues, and expenses.
• Oversee the management of inventory at the central location as well as provincial branches.
• Responsible for all aspects of company tax compliance.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and complete statutory accounts.
• Coordinate with other finance managers within the same group to implement contractual obligations and ensure timely settlement of accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and working effectively.
• Evaluate accounting systems, procedures, and practices and make appropriate recommendations for modifications and improvements.
• Responsible for the timely payment of salaries, travel expenses, and allowances to the employees in addition to taxes, insurance, and other government obligations and reporting on the same.
• Prepare fiscal financial statements including balance sheet and income statement.
• Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all company, legal, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and make appropriate recommendations. Report to the managing director.
• Working hours: Saturday to Wednesday from 8:30 to 16:30.
• Probation period: 2 months.