Finance Manager

Financial Reporting & Control:

• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review financial transactions and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Budgeting & Financial Planning:

• Coordinate the annual budgeting and financial planning process.
• Prepare financial forecasts and monitor performance against approved budgets.
• Provide management with financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.

Treasury & Cash Management:

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.
• Oversee treasury activities and ensure efficient utilization of available funds.
• Monitor banking relationships and support effective cash management.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory and tax-related returns.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and relevant authorities.
• Monitor changes in financial and regulatory requirements and ensure appropriate implementation.

Financial Analysis:

• Analyze financial performance, income, expenditure, and key financial indicators.
• Identify financial risks, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improved profitability.
• Prepare management reports and financial insights for senior leadership.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• ACA or ACCA is mandatory.

Experience:

• 6–8 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, preferably within banking, microfinance, financial services, or a regulated environment.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, taxation, and financial analysis.
• Experience managing regulatory and statutory financial reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial control frameworks.

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Treasury & Cash Management
• Taxation & Regulatory Reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Accounting/ERP Software

Core Competency:

• Financial Leadership & Analytical Acumen