CHIER FINANCIAL OFFICER – Africa Personnel Services (APS) 80 views

For more information please dial +264 61 257 700 and ask for recruiter: Valencia Katjerungu

DESCRIPTION

Manages consistent financial planning, forecasting, analysis and reporting activities to ensure consolidated reporting to support the company’s management in business decision making.

Responsibilities:

Manages company’s budget including revenue/direct margin, EBITDA or CAPEX level and drives the yearly budget exercise and forecast with line management.
Reports variances of revenue, OPEX, direct margin or investment/contract to provide an accurate financial situation with identification of risk and opportunity.
Analyzes, recommends and approves investment or profitability for complex files or projects (e.g. infrastructure, new products, promotions) and selects those that support company’s strategy and optimize its commercial position.
Develops financial plans, organizes product structure in a business logic way and supports/advises in decision making, investment and customer offers.
Initiates, coordinates and tracks financial processes improvements and ensures the respect for financial standards and best practices.
Manages and motivates subordinate staff; reviews and assesses performance, builds employee capacity, supports their professional development and enables employees to optimize their contribution to the department.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or any related field.
Relevant Masters degree in Accounting or any related field will be an added advantage.
Formal Training in Banking Law/Regulation.
Proven experience (minimum of 10 years) in similar position.
Experience in Auditing will be an added advantage.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good accounting and financial management skills
Good industry Knowledge
Good reconciliation skills (data entry /documentation)
Environmental / industry analysis
Financial analysis / interpretation
Database Management Systems (DBMS)