Head of Finance at Leverage Finance Africa

Job Purpose

To manage the day-to-day financial activities of the Company, including: financial accounting, reporting, consolidation, cash flow, auditing, and overseeing all tax compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities

·       Manage the Central Treasury System

·       Carry out analysis, reviews, cost-benefit analysis, research, valuations and interpretations for all new products, services, systems, etc.

·       Ensure proper month-end closure process

·       Deliver all monthly financial reports to Management

·       Manage a team and ensure all financial processes are followed

·       Consolidate all entities monthly

·       Oversee reporting deadlines for all branches and affiliates

·       Manage stakeholders in the upgrade process of our accounting software

·       Train and develop staff

·       Assist with the implementation of funding strategies by applying Treasury policies in order to maintain adequate financial liquidity and generate returns on investments.

·       Manage banking relationships and develop assessment criteria for banks and banking services to minimize the cost of banking.

·       Ensure that the process for payments to suppliers and staff is followed

·       Provide the business with reliable, timely and relevant economic and financial intelligence and communicate the impact.

·       Ensure reports from the reporting system support month-end analysis

·       Deliver accurate and timely monthly reports for Executive management review and onward submission to the Board

·       Ensure internal customer requirements are met, and vendors are paid accurately and efficiently

·       Identify, develop and implement the most efficient tax strategy aimed at minimizing the tax burden on the company.

·       Co-ordinate payroll processing, reporting and analysis.

·       Ensure that internal controls are maintained in order to provide integrity to the entire payroll process.

·       Manage the preparation of relevant payroll management reports.

·       Ensure that payroll returns are filed in accordance with statutory provisions.

·       Assist with team leadership, develop every member of the team to ensure optimal performance, and hold people accountable.

·       Perform regular reviews of the activities in the areas of responsibility to ensure that continuous improvement is achieved.

·       Prepare annual performance appraisals for direct reports

Competencies

·       Must have an in-depth understanding of financial statements and financial systems

·       Ability to create accurate reports to meet internal reporting and analysis requirements

·       Ability to take multiple data sets and variables and create meaningful reports for a variety of audiences

·       Possess proven project management skills

·       Proven ability to analyze and interpret complex numerical data

·       High degree of technical/system aptitude including Excel, Access, and Data Warehousing

·       Possess strong communication skills both verbal and written, adaptable to all levels of management.

·       Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.

·       Possess a high degree of initiative, drive, confidence, and ability to enjoy fact paced work environment.

·       Professional, flexible and team-oriented.

Minimum Qualification and Work Experience

·       Certified Accountant with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in finance, including 8 years in the financial sector and 5 years in a managerial role.

·       Knowledgeable in the use of accounting software and Microsoft packages.

·       To have been involved in a significant accounting change management process

·       Prior process improvement experience is required