Head, Finance - Reputable Financial Institution

A reputable financial institution in the Eastern Region is seeking an experienced candidate for the under-listed vacancy as Head, Finance

Job Summary

• • Developing and implementing sound policies and internal control measures to ensure the organisation consistently meets all financial objectives and regulatory requirements
• • Updating and implementing all necessary business policies, procedures and best accounting practices to improve the overall financial performance
• • Preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual BSD returns
• • Analysing, preparing and presenting monthly financial (variance) reports in an accurate and timely manner and clearly communicating same for the board and management use
• • Supervising and providing direction for staff of the finance department and managing their performance through quarterly appraisals
• • Coordinating and leading the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and other relevant regulatory agencies
• • Overseeing payroll administration and all statutory payments, including SSNIT, PAYE, WIIT.

• • Overseeing and leading the annual budgeting and planning processing consultation with the General Manager and its implementation, monitoring and review
• • Managing the organisation’s cash flow and liquidity efficiently and prudently investing all idle/surpus funds
• • Monitoring progress, as well as changes in the organisation’s financial status and keep senior management and the board updated

Qualification Required & Experience

• • Have a good first degree and be a fully chartered ACCA or CA or CIMA. An MBA (finance option) degree will be an added advantage
• • Have a minimum of 4 years relevant post-qualification work experience, of which 2 years should have been in a senior management position
• • Have demonstrable knowledge in budgeting and financial modelling
• • Be able to plan, organise, execute, coordinate and evaluate financial and investment performance
• • Be a person of high integrity, honesty and with dedication to service
• • Be a team player, change agent, show initiative and be able to work under pressure and without supervision
• • Have excellent interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• • Be proficient in the use an Accounting software and the Microsoft Office suite, especially excel, word, PowerPoint.
• • Have knowledge in IFRS
• • In-depth knowledge of T24 application will be an advantage
• • Must be prepared to work extra hours

Location: Eastern Region