Manager – Accounting, Reporting and Internal Control

Description

Key Performance Areas

• Evaluating, developing, and improving department controls, systems, and procedures that increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual P&L consolidations and financial reporting consistent with GAAP and Policy
• Analysing financial data and creating reports for management, stakeholders, and external parties, such as vendors or lenders.
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and participating in audits or reconciliations, as needed.
• Assisting other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions that could have a financial impact on the business.
• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Oversees preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Coordinates Audits with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with policy and regulations; coordinates with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Assess the adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting.
• Ensure adequate training and oversight are provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet the business requirements.  
• Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company assets and provides for the integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities.  
• Keeping informed about the latest developments in the finance industry.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications required:

• Minimum academic qualification:  Master’s degree in MBA or Equivalent
• Qualifications as an added advantage:  CPA (K) or ACCA
• Professional registration: ICPAK
• Industry: Manufacturing

Experience required:

• General work experience (years): 15 years
• Specific to the position (level/discipline/years):  10 years

Key Competencies and Technical Skills:

• CPA (K) or ACCA
• Analytical skills
• Financial Acumen 

Computer literacy:

• MS Office packages
• SAP (FICO)

Personality profile:

• Excellent Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Demonstrate a high standard of ethics and integrity
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Strong planning & organizing skills
• High on initiative and ability to manage ambiguity

Additional/specific work requirements:

• Business Acumen
• Techno Commercial skills
• Techno Savvy