Book Keeping and Accounts
- Managing financial documents pertaining to import processes.
- Provide financial technical support to ensure books of accounts and records are properly maintained.
- Maintain books of accounts using the recommended computerized accounting system and provide technical support in implementation.
Financial Reporting and Audit
- Prepare financial statements in compliance with the applied Standard Accounting Principles.
- Ensure monthly reports needed are properly done and submitted to the relevant departments within the organization on a timely basis.
- Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to Top Management and recommending further courses of action.
- Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
Internal Controls
- Establish Finance, Accounting Policies and Procedures.
- Administer implementation of the Financial & Accounting Policies & Procedures of the organization.
- Monitoring internal financial and administrative controls.
- Ensure that monthly bank reconciliations are done on time.
Funds Management
- Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment
- Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements
- Use hedging to mitigate financial risks related to the interest rates on the company's borrowings, as well as on its foreign exchange positions
- Maintain banking relationships
- Assist in determining the company's proper capital structure
- Arrange for equity and debt financing
- Recommend appropriate dividend issuances, based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows
Budgeting
- Oversee preparation and implementation of budgets.
- Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
Costing
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Ensure Fixed Assets Register is maintained by all programs.
Bachelor's degree in finance or accountingCMAKnowledge of trial balance, budget, cash flows statement and other accounting statementsKnowledge of taxes and insurance lawsKnowledge of Accounts tree, establishing companies’ contracts, general assembly and equity capitalKnowledge of electronic spreadsheet10 - 15 years of relevant experience