الوصف الوظيفي
This role is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving performance improvements through detailed financial analysis. Additionally, the position involves managing financial controls, risk management, and tax strategies to optimize the organization's financial health.
Client Details
The company is a prominent supplier of equipment and support services, with expertise in key sectors like mining, infrastructure, power, and agriculture. They provide a diverse range of machinery, from smaller construction equipment to large-scale machines, offering customized solutions aimed at enhancing productivity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. With a strong commitment to safety and integrity, the organization focuses on delivering high-quality performance while prioritizing the welfare of its teams and customers.
DescriptionFinancial Reporting
Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial and consolidated management reports to support informed decision-making.Collaborate with and manage external consultants such as auditors, legal advisors, and corporate secretarial services to ensure compliance and align with organizational goals.Lead and oversee the accounting department, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.Ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, implementing best practices to minimize risks.Analyze financial performance against targets and KPIs, providing actionable insights to enhance results.Manage month-end close processes, including general ledger updates, balance sheet reconciliations, and allocation of corporate/overhead costs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the development of short- and long-term budgets and business plans in line with organizational objectives.Gather and assess relevant market and economic data to inform strategic financial planning.Evaluate costs and investments to ensure they align with company goals and promote financial sustainability.Conduct detailed performance analysis, highlighting opportunities for improvement and growth.Provide comprehensive evaluations of investment decisions, assessing potential returns and risks to guide strategy.Monitor trends and shifts in operational models to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Help set KPI targets that align with strategic goals and drive performance.Prepare and present detailed budget reports and presentations to senior management, clearly communicating financial strategies.
Financial Controls, Systems, and Asset Protection
Support the development of tools and systems to deliver timely financial and operational data.Establish and maintain effective risk management strategies.Ensure robust internal controls, policies, and procedures are communicated and maintained.
Financing, Cash Management, Tax & Treasury
Develop and implement tax minimization and transfer pricing strategies to optimize the organization's tax position.Ensure compliance with tax regulations, lead tax audits, and manage responses to regulatory inquiries.
Profile
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with a CA/CPA qualification.At least 5 years of experience as a Finance Manager in a similar industry.Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.Knowledge of international tax laws, with experience in African tax regulations being a plus.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, able to simplify complex financial information.Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, adept at addressing financial issues.Strong business acumen and ability to adapt to dynamic environments.Capable of working independently with minimal oversig
