Job Description

• Support and manage all aspects of accounting for the company and ensure that all SOPs are followed
• Maintain, and monitor efficient and effective financial processes, policies, controls, and systems,
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports as required by the Regional Office and Head Office of the company.
• Support to ensure the process of budgeting, weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts are adhered to. Continuously monitor variances against the same and proactively advise the business and take steps to deliver better than forecasts and budget.
• Continuously monitor all the KPIs of the BU inter alia debtors, cash flows, and loan indicators including undertaking remedial action where required.
• Support in the provision of insurance, legal and taxation advice to management, including consulting with relevant advisers in conjunction with relevant spocs.
• Closely liaise with regional office for all matters including but not limited to tax, treasury, and policies.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed
• Liaise with SSC to ensure that all transactions are recorded correctly and on time
• Liaise with procurement to ensure all PR / PO issues are sorted
• Support in the identification of the areas of cost control and implement suitable steps for cost reduction and cost control. Actively participate in cost management and value improvement plan issues on a day-to-day basis to ensure all capex projects are implemented within timelines and approved costs.
• To comply with all aspects of the company’s Quality, Health, Safety, Environment management systems
• Keep in safe custody all original contracts and agreements entered between the party and company.
• Develop tools & systems to provide critical financial and operational information and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards including but not limited to revenue realization, costs, cash, and assets.
• Ensure records systems are maintained following generally accepted auditing standards.
• Coordinate with statutory and internal auditors for all matters.
• To comply with all aspects of the company’s Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment management systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant with 8-12 years experience
• Minimum 8-12 years post qualification experience, some of which preferably gained in a large logistics management environment / multinational operations
• Good communication skills in English language, both oral & written
• Decision-making skills