FINANCE MANAGER – AFFILIATE

Overview of the role

Reporting to the Managing Director with functional reporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager will be a key partner of the Managing Director in implementing and driving strategy for the company and to ensure delivery of business objectives, including but not limited to performance on revenue, OPEX and profitability. The Finance Manager will be responsible for all the finance and accounting activities in the company, as well as oversight over procurement and Information & Technology functions of the company.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Performance review: Robustly review the monthly P&L, working capital, balance sheet, KPIs and actively participate in reviews with CFO and Managing Director. Ensure tight cost control and management of all costs in the P&L
• Business Development: Participate in the Commercial discussions for the business by reviewing, monitoring and advising the Sales & Operations teams of the commercial risks and costing/pricing levels during bidding and execution stages.
• Internal control systems: Implement and ensure strict adherence to the policies and procedures and initiate continuous improvement to the internal control system
• Reporting: Develop, implement and ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements are prepared to a high standard of accuracy and per issued deadlines. This will include interpretation of financial reports to management/the group as well as providing appropriate commentary to financial performance and position.
• Forecasting/Budgeting: Prepare periodic forecasts, annual budgets and business plans in accordance with internal reporting requirements. Work closely with management and operations teams to prepare project level financial evaluations and projections with a focus on budget control and enhanced efficiency.
• Cash flow Management / forecasting: Optimizing cash flow throughout the corporate financial team and preparation of continuous cash flow forecasts.
• Statutory audits: Ensure preparation of financial statements as per GAAP/IFRS and annual financial audits for all companies are completed on time and to budget and that all filing requirements are adhered to.
• Fixed assets management: develop, implement and review fixed assets management policies and processes including capitalization and disposal policies. Ensure adequate controls are in place to safeguard investment companies’ assets. Ensure cost/benefit analysis is done for all Capex requisitions.
• Inventory management: Work with the operations team to put in place inventory management processes and procedures across the group and ensure daily controls are in place.
• Receivables management: Effectively manage relationships with customers, ensure customer invoices are accurate and timely, customer reconciliations are done promptly and debt collection is optimal always.
• Taxation and statutory obligations: Develop tax efficient strategies and ensure tax returns are prepared and filed promptly.
• Treasury: Coordinate with other business unit heads to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of the company’s treasury process.
• Related party reconciliations: Reconciliation of balances with intercompany counterparts, as well as other related party accounts.
• Balance sheet reconciliations: Ensuring balance sheet account reconciliations (including bank reconciliation) are performed monthly and are accurate and up to date.
• Payables management: Ensure adequate systems are put in place to ensure group companies effectively manage their accounts payables and procurement policies are adhered to.
• Confidentiality: Secure the company’s financial information and documents and ensure confidentiality.
• Collaboration: Work closely with key finance managers within the group to share best practices
• Procurement: Oversight over the procurement team to ensure adherence to laid-down company policies KPIs are achieved.
• IT: Coordinate with the IT manager to develop a robust IT system that will support the business’ current and future needs.

Key Competencies

• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills, good planning and organization skills.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and pride in work, problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• High energy, with an entrepreneurial approach
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Good organization skills, initiative, performance and learning agility

Required qualification and experience

• Relevant university degree (Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field)
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experienced Finance Manager, with 7+ years’ post qualification experience. Downstream oil and gas experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience with preparation of management accounts, financial reports and budgeting/ forecasting.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office Applications, ERP systems

Candidates possessing the requisite experience are highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interested candidates must apply via the Liberia HR Jobs Board below no later than 4:00 PM on October 20, 2021.

Candidate must include CV, Degrees or college transcript and 3 professional references.

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