The Financial Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Finance, Accounting and Credit control of the company.
Additionally the person appointed will be expected to successfully:
- Prepare the financial statements under statutory requirements and IAS
- Prepare management reports for the evaluation of the performance
- Prepare the monthly / quarterly / yearly budgets
- Ensure the smooth running and controlling of the accounting department’s operations
- Ensure that the company adheres to local tax and business regulations
- Review, approve and monitor budgets and variances
- Liaise with financial institutions and customers where appropriate
- Liaise with internal and external auditors where appropriate
- Prepare and monitor the company’s cash flow and acting according to the needs
- Evaluate the financing needs of the company and suggesting the best possible scenarios to minimise cost and credit risk
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
- Evaluate and minimise foreign exchange risk
- Approve customer credit limits along with the group credit control function
- Approve payments to suppliers along with the group finance function
- Evaluate of the efficiency and relevance of the internal control procedures and the company adjusting those where appropriate
- Stock takes and cash/cheques counts at all company locations
- Review and control receivables on a weekly basis
- Review, monitor, control and ensure adherence to budgeted expenses
- Request and evaluate offers for the day to day operation of the company
- Review and approve bank, supplier and customer reconciliations along with the accountant
- Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
- Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and Public Authorities
- Ensure that all transactional, payroll and VAT/ taxation requirements are met
Desired Skills & Experience
- University Graduate in Accounting, Finance or Economics (A professional accounting certification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA will be considered an advantage)
- At least 5 years of solid financial experience in a managerial role
- The capacity to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and managing people skills
- Excellent eye for detail, diligent knowledge of accounting regulations
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent knowledge of the English language
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