Description

• Oversee the finance department to ensure the smooth and accurate execution of daily financial activities, including the preparation, review, and approval of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Manage the closing processes at both month-end and year-end, ensuring financial records are complete and error-free.
• Design and enforce internal control systems to protect company assets and uphold the integrity of financial data.

• Compile and deliver detailed financial reports, including comprehensive Management Accounts, to the senior leadership team and Board members.
• Assess critical financial metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improving financial performance and cutting costs.
• Guarantee accurate and timely financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Lead the coordination of budgeting and financial planning activities for all business entities, ensuring the timely delivery of precise and relevant financial information to the Board and operational teams.
• Track financial performance relative to budget targets, providing variance analysis and recommending corrective measures when necessary.

• Ensure the timely submission of statutory financial reports for all legal entities and manage the external audit process efficiently.
• Foster a strong operational control framework to protect the organization’s assets and resources.
• Oversee the prompt implementation of all audit recommendations, whether internal or external.

• Develop and maintain robust accounting systems and workflows to streamline financial operations.
• Conduct financial analyses to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improving financial processes, offering actionable recommendations to senior management.

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring adherence to internal control standards.

• Promote a high-performance culture that supports the company’s vision and strategic goals.
• Build a sustainable talent pipeline by encouraging career development for team members.
• Guide, mentor, and motivate the finance team, ensuring continuous professional growth and a culture of excellence.

• Lead the ongoing review and enhancement of financial processes, systems, and business structures to increase operational efficiency and add business value.
• Perform financial modeling and scenario planning to evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives, changes in operations, or investments.
• Continuously strive to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial operations.

• ACCA or CIMA qualified
• 7+ years accounting and/or financial management and analysis experience
• Over 3 years' experience in a similar position, with exposure to the strategic and financial management of FMCG organisations
• Experience in preparing Statutory Accounts and Group Consolidation Accounts
• Experience as a team leader