Senior Financial Accountant

Job Objective:

• To be responsible for the overall financial management of the Subsidiary and formulating strategies for financial planning to support the attainment of the business strategic objectives.
  
  
• Ensure the availability of all financial information reports and data required to support management and other stakeholders in strategic decisionmaking.
  
  

A. Fiscal Management & Internal Control:

Oversee the following processes on behalf of the company and manage the financial health to drive business growth:

i. Financial data management

ii. Data integrity and recordkeeping

Ensuring consistency and effectiveness of accounting and finance systems policies and procedures in areas not limited to the following:

i. Monthly/quarterly/annual close process

ii. Account reconciliations

iii. Account audits

iv. Adjustment entries.

Prepare and review detailed financial analysis to illustrate key business drivers and performance indicators.

Working closely with operational leadership to proactively identify potential financial risks and opportunities assess and interpret local circumstances and implement workable solutions.

Performing quality assurance/analysis of all documentation including balance sheet accounts to ensure compliance integrity of account balances/financial reporting and effectiveness of business processes.

Researching and advising on complex technical finance and accounting issues ensuring periodic analysis of internal and external factors (monetary fiscal and economic) that could affect the profitability of the company or business investment.

B. Financial Planning:

Manage and coordinate the preparation of the company s budget while working with all departments to ensure their yearly and monthly budgets are accurately computed.

Coordinate and direct the preparation of financial forecasts and models for sound business decisions

C. Financial Reporting:

Coordinating the timely and accurate rendition of key financial and accounting reports not limited to the following to track the financial status of the company:

i. Financial statements

ii. Regulatory reporting

iii. Management accounts

iv. Cost analyses

v. Key performance metrics

vi. Budget and forecast variances

Accurate closure of monthly/quarterly/annual accounts in compliance with IAS & IFRS with proper accruals and provisions

D. Corporate & Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance of all finance activities and documentation with local statutory corporate and business practices policies and requirements.

E. Leadership & Team Management:

Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operational and transactional processes impacting the financial statements including closing reporting and analysis

Manage and coach an accounting team that is; able to exhibit to a great depth of the organization s values and culture and show continuous growth in personal departmental and organizational development.

Able to perform efficiently while diligently following the standard accounting processes of the organization and the regulations provided by the government.

Support commercial and operations leaders/teams to understand the financial/accounting implications of transactions and other matters by providing expertise and technical accounting guidance.

E. Carry out other functions that may be assigned by the company from time to time in the attainment of the department goals.

Requirements

Skills Competencies and Requirements: Functional Competencies/Requirements:

1) Strong domain knowledge in accounting finance and economics of the FMCG industry and business

2) Proficiency in modern accounting and finance productivity tools and software

3) Business Analytics and Modelling skills

4) Financial information Management and reporting

5) Performance management

6) Relationship Management

7) Strong understanding of regulatory laws and standards

General Management Competencies/Requirements:

1) Strong Leadership skills

2) Strong Oral and Written Communication skills

3) Strong Presentation Skills

4) Strong People Management Skills

5) Ability to plan schedule and coordinate effectively

Desired Personal Attributes:

1) Integrity

2) Welldeveloped analytical and problemsolving skills

3) Understanding of manufacturing and business principles

4) Proactive selfstarter and driven for results

5) Assertiveness and tenacity

6) Ability to work with all levels of management build partnerships and teams

7) Highly organized and significant ability to multitask effectively