Head of Finance at Reputable Company
Job Description
An Animal Feed Processing Company requires the Services of a Management Accountant. Job Title: Head of Finance Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Main Duties • Establishes and maintains the financial systems and procedures of GAPFA • Reviews and certified financial statements for presentation to management, the Board or other stakeholders • Coordinates the preparation of the overall budget for GAPFA • Manages the funds of GAPFA efficiently to keep the association solvent • Effects payment in accordance with established financial rules and regulations • Collaborates with the internal audit unit for the maintenance of an effective system of internal control • Liaises with external auditors for the audit of the company's accounts and attends to matters arising out of the audit • Assists the Chief Executive to defend the association's budget at the management committee and executive council hearing • Proposes financial targets for regional sales representatives and monitors compliance • Supervises the work of the finance department • Oversee the conduct of staff performance appraisal • Develops frameworks for capacity building and financial reporting formats • Recommends the list of assets for deletions from the fixed assets register
Requirement(s)
A University Degree in any of the following: Finance, Economics, Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting) • Final certification in any of the ff: ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent • A Master's Degree in a relevant field • A minimum of 10 years relevant post professional qualification work experience of which 7 years must have been in management position in a reputable organization • Must be computer literate • Solid knowledge of advanced accounting and financial principles and practices • Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting. • Excellent knowledge of risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting • Working knowledge of Accounting software (Tally) and MS Office • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Problem-solver with attention to detail • Organizational and leadership skills
