JOB PURPOSE

The holder of this role is expected to analyze financial data to provide insights and recommendations to management for strategic decision-making and operational improvements. This is a key business advisory role playing a crucial role in optimizing a company's financial health and future growth. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce regular financial reports providing management with an overview of business and financial performance to support strategic decision-making.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve business performance.
• Ensure the integrity of financial models and projections through implementation of suitable controls, documentation and testing.
• Produce monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with statutory and International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS.
• Develop financial KPIs which will be used to assess the success of both the business and the financial strategy.
• Analyze competitor and market financial information to provide insight to assist with decision making.
• Manage the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning process.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the business keeps a record of all risks and opportunities identified from the monthly balance sheet review exercise.
• Coordinate projects and capital spending review processes for the organization.
• Other tasks as required by the business.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• A first degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or any relevant discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ACCA/CPA.
• Previous experience managing internal and external audits and preparing financial statements will be an added advantage.
• Analytical and numerical skills.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS, financial policies, procedures, and systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.