FINANCE & ADMIN. MANAGER

Our Client, a group of companies with interest in the Telecommunication, Power and the Hospitality sectors, wishes to strengthen its team for the emerging opportunites and therefore wishes to recruit the most qualified candidate to this post.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide financial leadership to the business, oversees the controls, budgets and act as an interface with accounting.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews to highlight any risks and opportunities on monthly basis
• Ensure timely supervision of budget and forecast of the group
• Ensure financial targets are met and drive the business planning process
• Drive the weekly financial reporting process and effective overhead controls.
• Ensure that the company's assets are safeguarded by working closely with internal audit to ensure that appropriate levels of controls are in place and addressed
• Be responsible for complying with legal, regulatory and other standards.

• ICAN, ACA or ACCA qualification in addition to first degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics
• MBA/MSC in finance is an added advantage
• At least 10 years post qualification experience in any of the sectors listed above
• Must have demonstarted experience in financial accounting, budget preparation as well as systems developments and financial controls. Group accounting knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a must
• Critical to this position is interpersonal skills