Job offer: Finance Manager

The company is a prominent supplier of equipment and support services, with expertise in key sectors like mining, infrastructure, power, and agriculture. They provide a diverse range of machinery, from smaller construction equipment to large-scale machines, offering customized solutions aimed at enhancing productivity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. With a strong commitment to safety and integrity, the organization focuses on delivering high-quality performance while prioritizing the welfare of its teams and customers.

Financial Reporting

• Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial and consolidated management reports to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with and manage external consultants such as auditors, legal advisors, and corporate secretarial services to ensure compliance and align with organizational goals.
• Lead and oversee the accounting department, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Ensure full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, implementing best practices to minimize risks.
• Analyze financial performance against targets and KPIs, providing actionable insights to enhance results.
• Manage month-end close processes, including general ledger updates, balance sheet reconciliations, and allocation of corporate/overhead costs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the development of short- and long-term budgets and business plans in line with organizational objectives.
• Gather and assess relevant market and economic data to inform strategic financial planning.
• Evaluate costs and investments to ensure they align with company goals and promote financial sustainability.
• Conduct detailed performance analysis, highlighting opportunities for improvement and growth.
• Provide comprehensive evaluations of investment decisions, assessing potential returns and risks to guide strategy.
• Monitor trends and shifts in operational models to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Help set KPI targets that align with strategic goals and drive performance.
• Prepare and present detailed budget reports and presentations to senior management, clearly communicating financial strategies.

Financial Controls, Systems, and Asset Protection

• Support the development of tools and systems to deliver timely financial and operational data.
• Establish and maintain effective risk management strategies.
• Ensure robust internal controls, policies, and procedures are communicated and maintained.

Financing, Cash Management, Tax & Treasury

• Develop and implement tax minimization and transfer pricing strategies to optimize the organization's tax position.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, lead tax audits, and manage responses to regulatory inquiries.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with a CA/CPA qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Finance Manager in a similar industry.
• Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of international tax laws, with experience in African tax regulations being a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, able to simplify complex financial information.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, adept at addressing financial issues.
• Strong business acumen and ability to adapt to dynamic environments.
• Capable of working independently with minimal oversight while upholding high performance standards.
• Fast learner who thrives in high-pressure situations and efficiently manages time to meet deadlines.