Finance and Accounts Manager

.Functions:

• Report financial information in an accurate and timely manner; prepare and provide financial reports as required.
• Manage a variety of accounting functions pertaining to areas such as general accounting, accounts payable, payroll, auditing, treasury management and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and goals.
• Develop, implement and monitor internal controls.
• Supervise the work of subordinate accountants, accounting assistants and other assigned staff

Assign, direct, monitor and evaluate staff work; plan and coordinate professional development activities; implement corrective action as appropriate.

• Complete budget preparation tasks; conduct variance analysis and follow-up with cost centre managers
• Ensure the implementation of appropriate internal controls and procedures including inventory, fixed assets and capital expenditure control, and ensure proper functioning of controls
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with general accepted accounting principle

Requirements::

• Minimum of a 1st degree in Finance or Accounting is required. MBA or relevant Masters degree is an added advantage
• Professional accounting qualification
• Minimum of 8 years relevant accounting and business experience including financial reporting, audit and tax
• Experience in power or similar industry is desirable
• Knowledge of IFRS