Finance Controller - Africa

Role & responsibilities

Initiate, lead & implement accurate financial & accounting regulations & policies with the overall objective of facilitating business growth & profitability

Key responsibilities

Strategic

• Define financial strategy, including capital sourcing, working capital management & outsourcing plans
• Ensure effective capital deployment & monitor ROIs
• Ensure timely & accurate preparation of financial statements
• Direct, review implementation of financial policies, systems, procedures & controls
• Annual budget preparation , monitoring and strict adherence to it.

Operational

• Develop & manage portfolio analysis tools, techniques & projects
• Budget creation , monitoring & alignment with annual business plan
• Guide & review accounting practices, ensure compliance to accounting / regulatory standards & rectify deviations
• Lead & manage working capital & bank relations
• Monitor & review product profitability & recommend measures for ROI improvement
• Develop & manage institutional relationships with banks & financial institutions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory & audit procedures
• Review audit results, non-compliances & implement corrective / preventive action plans