FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
Job Summary
- Prepare and provide the regions monthly Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet.
- Organize and manage an efficient accounting function particularly for all store-related accounting procedures.
- Ensure accurate and proper store accounting across the region.
- Manage payment and banking procedures.
- Determine the appropriate frequency of cash pickups from each store.
- Oversee the administration of payroll matters including standard contracts statutory/legal requirements and salary payments.
- Provide relevant financial and administrative information to the companys tax and accounting advisers and external auditors.
- Review unusual inventory results from stores and ensure the accuracy and reliability of inventory data.
- Ensure the availability and effective operation of the required IT infrastructure across the region particularly for stores.
- Maintain custody and proper management of store keys.
- Manage the purchase of company vehicles in line with the companys vehicle policies and regulations.
- Determine staff salaries within the assigned departments in accordance with the companys salary policy.
- Provide reports statistics and financial information required to support the effective management and continuous improvement of regional operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting tax and labour-law requirements.
- Drive cost efficiency and maximize productivity across the relevant departments.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency while maintaining the highest possible level of productivity.
- Participate in Finance and Administration Managers Meetings (FAMM) and contribute to relevant regional and company-wide initiatives.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
- 5 years of relevant experience in finance accounting administration or a similar managerial role.
- Strong experience in financial reporting including preparation and review of Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets.
- Strong understanding of accounting procedures store accounting banking payments payroll and financial controls.
- Good knowledge of tax accounting and labour-law compliance.
- Experience working with auditors and external tax/accounting advisers.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial reports statistics inventory results and operational data.
- Netsuite/Retail Pro (software) experience will be an added advantage
- Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple functions and stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage costs and improve productivity.
- Good understanding of IT infrastructure and systems supporting business/store operations.
- Excellent communication problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- High level of integrity attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN ACCA or equivalent will be an advantage.
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field. 5 years of relevant experience in finance accounting administration or a similar managerial role. Strong experience in financial reporting including preparation and review of Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets. Strong understanding of accounting procedures store accounting banking payments payroll and financial controls. Good knowledge of tax accounting and labour-law compliance. Experience working with auditors and external tax/accounting advisers. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial reports statistics inventory results and operational data. Netsuite/Retail Pro (software) experience will be an added advantage Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple functions and stakeholders. Excellent leadership and people-management skills. Strong commercial awareness and a proven ability to manage costs and improve productivity. Good understanding of IT infrastructure and systems supporting business/store operations. Excellent communication problem-solving and decision-making skills. High level of integrity attention to detail and ability to work independently. Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN ACCA or equivalent will be an advantage.