138.africa Vacancies 2019

The Finance Manager will work with the Country Manager of Ghana and with the guidance of the Group CFO and internal finance team.

The Finance Manager is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management of the operation, to include the development and implementation of financial management and operational strategy. In addition, the on-going development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results in a timely manner.

Job Description

Job Title: Finance Manager

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Working under the direction of the Group CFO and Finance Team based in the Head Office:

• to generate financial plans, budgets,
• to develop and implement long term business / funding strategy and cash-flow management
• to implement financial management and month end processes and other reporting requirements.

• Assist in formulating the operations future direction and support tactical initiatives

• Manage the accounting, legal, tax, and treasury departments

• Partnering with the Group CFO to develop and lead the company’s approach to risk, and fulfil any regulatory requirements

• Preparation and overseeing reconciliation of daily cash transfers and finance reports

• Oversee the company’s transaction processing systems and ensure transparency of accounts

• Construct and monitor reliable control systems

• Ensure the operation complies with all legal and regulatory requirements

• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors, gaming board and government agencies

• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations

• Maintain banking relationships and accounts

• Preparation of year-end accounts, and managing the annual audit and filing of statutory accounts with authorities.

·      Produce monthly management reports with relevant KPIs and supporting analysis

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

A Qualified Accountant ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) or QBE or Accounting degree from a top university

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

• Advanced expertise with relevant Accounting Software e.g. Sage Accounting Software, excel (incl. Data-Import)

• At least 3 to 5 years’ staff management experience

• Good knowledge of retail and gaming industry

• Experience in a service / people orientated environment would be particularly advantageous

Because of the large number of applicants we receive, we are not able to get back to every application. If you don’t hear from us within 14 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion. But we wish you luck with your search