The Financial Manager is responsible for the financial well-being of the organization. A manager to develop strategies and plans for the organization’s long-term financial objectives, produce financial reports, and direct investment activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and lead the finance department
• Collecting, interpreting, and reviewing financial information.
• Ensure that the organization’s financial records and recordkeeping methods are in compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Producing financial statements and reports related to business activity, budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.
• Reporting to management and stakeholders, and providing advice on how the company and future business decisions might be impacted and how to maximize profits.
• Reviewing, monitoring, and managing budgets
• Review the organization’s financial reports and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Developing long-term business plans based on these reports and Predicting future financial trends
• Developing strategies that work to minimize financial risk
• Analyzing market trends and competitors to identify opportunities for growth/expansion.
• Oversee the organization’s investments.

Qualifications

• A degree in Accountancy or Finance
• Min. 3 years as Finance Manager
• An analytical mind
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Commercial and business awareness
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Ability to stick to time constraints
• Leadership