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)
  

• 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.