Finance Manager- Finance Reporting (Contract)
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Posted On 06.04.2025
Expire On 06.26.2025 Employer
Description
JOB TITLE : Finance Manager
DIVISION : Financial Reporting
DEPARTMENT: Finance & Accounting
REPORTING TO : Senior Manager – Finance & Accounting
JOB SUMMARY
- Develop, implement, and maintain accounting and financial internal control procedures and systems in accordance with international accounting standards that would support corporate goals and objectives
- Comply with all statutory requirements, financial reporting and ethical standards
- Ensure the production of Profit & Loss Statements and Balance sheets, and detailed analytical reports on the company’s performance
- Ensure through tax management that minimum tax liabilities are created over time and that tax returns are prepared timely and accurately.
- Manage the Human Capital of the Unit to ensure a level of job satisfaction in keeping with corporate objectives.
- Research and present solutions for audit issues and financial reporting issues identified
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting, or any other related field
- Certified Accounting Qualification - ACCA or CIMA or CPA or CMA
- Membership in a Professional Association
- FLMI or other Insurance qualification would be an asset
- Enterprise Risk Management training
- In depth knowledge of the legislation governing insurance accounting
- In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards
- Proficient in the use of Office Tools and software relevant to job functions.
- Power BI/Workday systems experience desirable
- Previous demonstrable, relevant and progressive experience of general accounting
- Strong, demonstrable knowledge of accounting principles and accounting standards (IFRS), as well as tax reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Five (5) years’ performing similar functions, preferably in the insurance industry, including two (2) years in a management position
OR
- Equivalent combination of Qualification and Training
KEY FUNCTIONS
- Ensure the preparation of management and statutory financial reports including monthly and year -end reports
- Ensure that financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Insurance Act and Regulations
- Performs analytical reviews of balance sheet accounts and key schedules on a monthly/quarterly basis, highlighting corrective action to be taken
- Monitor and update the chart of accounts as necessary
- Review and validate manual journals.
- Liaise with external Auditors and ensures preparation and necessary support is provided for external audits
- Ensure that transactions are accounted for in accordance with accounting standards and that financial statements are IAS/IFRS compliant.
- Prepare special financial reports to assist with decision-making
- Develop, implement and ensure compliance with policies, processes and procedures and take corrective action for improvements where necessary
- Develop and implement internal controls policies and procedures that enables timely and accurate processing, analysis and reporting
- Develop and manage a taxation strategy for preparation of tax report and filing of taxes to the relevant authorities in accordance with the relevant Laws.
- Develop Fixed Assets and Capital Expenditure Policy and Procedure
- Review of external valuations for adherence to IFRS/IAS prior to acceptance in financial statements
- Implements performance standards and ensures departments performance is in line with pre- determined standards.
- Liaise with the HR department as necessary and ensures that all HR policies and procedures are implemented throughout the Unit
- Ensure the on-going evaluation of employees and implements the appropriate training and development plans where necessary.
- Perform any other duties related to the job function as may be assigned.
DIMENSIONS AND SCOPE OF ROLE
- Operate within Policy and Procedure of all applicable Laws and Regulations
- Operates in accordance with the IAS/IFRS professional standards
- Operate within the Policy and Procedure of the Company
- Responsibility for the Company’s financial statements
KEY CAPABILITIES
Customer Focus:
- A strong understanding of the customer service culture and the significance of the customer to the success of the business; Ability to manage key relationships and respond promptly to customer needs
- Ability to influence, motivate and enable others to contribute to the effectiveness and success of the company.
- Culturally sensitive and uses diversity to advance team efforts and enhance performance
- Manage the transformation process as a catalyst for “mind-set” change and changes in attitude and standards of behaviour
- Ability to analyse complex data and prioritise key issues; creates insightful solutions to problems and ensures their proper execution
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EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor degree in Finance or Accounting, or any other related field
- Certified Accounting Qualification - ACCA or CIMA or CPA or CMA
- Membership in a Professional Association
- FLMI or other Insurance qualification would be an asset
- Enterprise Risk Management training
- In depth knowledge of the legislation governing insurance accounting
- In-depth knowledge of international accounting standards
- Proficient in the use of Office Tools and software relevant to job functions.
- Power BI/Workday systems experience desirable
- Previous demonstrable, relevant and progressive experience of general accounting
- Strong, demonstrable knowledge of accounting principles and accounting standards (IFRS), as well as tax reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Five (5) years’ performing similar functions, preferably in the insurance industry, including two (2) years in a management position
OR
- Equivalent combination of Qualification and Training
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