The Group Finance Manager we are looking for needs to have excellent interpersonal skills to play a pivotal role in developing and executing the finance strategy, working alongside and advising the senior leadership team and actively engaging with the wider business to bring about change/ efficiency to deliver results.

The Group Finance Manager we are looking for needs to have excellent interpersonal skills to play a pivotal role in developing and executing the finance strategy, working alongside and advising the senior leadership team and actively engaging with the wider business to bring about change/ efficiency to deliver results.

• Oversee the Finance & Accounting function of the Group including payroll, invoicing etc.
  

• Oversee Financial and Accounting system controls and standards used by the Group.
  

• Ensures timely provision of Group financial and statistical reports for management, including particular cash flow statements. And interpreting them for senior management and recommending further courses of action.
  

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports.
  

• Ensuring that all accounting functions are accurately and effectively fulfilled.
  

• Advising on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take (i.e. developing long term business plans).
  

• Set goals and objectives for the Finance Department and design a framework on how this is to be met.
  

• Working with Subsidiary heads and subsidiary Finance Managers to prepare budgets, forecasts and other financial plans.
  

• Working with all Subsidiary heads to ensure that their individual budgets are managed for the most effective and efficient use of financial resources.
  

• Analyse actual Group performance against budgets that have been set.
  

• Prepare trends and projections for the Group’s finances.
  

• Liaison with the Subsidiaries to ensure that there is prudent financial management; that they maintain necessary facilities with the banks and that such facilities are competitively priced.
  

• Liaison with external auditors to ensure that audits are properly planned, carried out and that financial reports are prepared within set timelines.
  

• To collaborate and coordinate the activities of outside suppliers of financial services hired or contracted by the Group, including accountants, auditors, financial consultants etc.
  

• Support project analysis, validation of plans and ad-hoc requests.
  

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
  

• To carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Group Directors.
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager/Director.
  

• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
  

• Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus.
  

• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
  

• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
  

Key Competencies

• Managerial experience.