The Manager, Finance Department, plans, organises, directs and controls the financial operation of the company; He/she consults the D/General Manager and department managers on financial matters; supervises the work of the divisions under his/her supervision.

Job Description

• Plans, organises, directs, co-ordinates and controls the treasury, accounting, costing and budgeting activities of the company;
• Develops coherent financial resource strategies, policies, procedures and guidelines for proper implementation of activities of the Department and implements the same when approved ;
• Directs the preparation of financial statements, forecasts and budgets;
• Develops mechanisms to ensure financial operations are implemented in cost effective manner;
• Formulates long, medium and short-term plans for the activities of the Department and implements the same upon approval;
• Ensures the provision of financial and material resources required for the efficient running of the Company;
• Ensures that proper books of accounts are maintained for recording the financial transactions of the company;
• Ensures that checks, receipts and other financial documents are kept properly and safeguarded against misuse;
• Analyses records of current and past operations to determine trends and to regulate the financial health of the Company;
• Analyses financial statements and other related reports to identify problem areas; takes remedial actions where necessary and makes appropriate recommendations to management;
• Ascertains that receivables are collected and legal financial obligations are met on time;
• Compares budget with actual costs, revenues, administrative commitment and other obligations to determine the accuracy of current estimates by analysing records of current and future budgetary positions;
• Coordinates and conducts periodic and comprehensive training need assessment to enhance the budget and skills of staff to ensure that employees develop to their highest potential;
• Provides advice and information to DGM on financial management issues and regulation;
• Ensures the timely settlement of payable transactions and undertakings; ensures taxes and fees payable by the company are paid in time;
• Ensures that payments are effected as per approved policies and procedures and legal requirements; ensures the timely collection of receivables arising from sales and other transactions of the company;
• Undertakes analyses periodically of the financial performances of the company; recommends measures for improvement;
• Verifies and ascertains requests for petty cash replenishment;
• Prepares periodic financial reports and submits to DGM;
• Assures that required financial information is made available to external auditor;
• Prepares budget utilization reports; compares budgets with actual costs, revenue, administrative costs and other obligations to determine the accuracy of current estimates;
• Prepares periodic action plans and reports and submits to supervisor;
• Supervises, leads, guides and supports staff responsible to him/her;
• Completes all performance management activities including: performance planning, monitoring, and annual performance appraisals.
• Performs other duties assigned by the DGM.

• B.A Degree in Accounting or related.

EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years of experience; 4 of which in supervisory positions.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

• Strong organizational skills and ability;
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and decision  making skills;
• Fluency in English language and written communication;
• Demonstrated technical and managerial ability, sound judgment, and ability to work effectively with others at all levels