• Direct and oversee all aspects of the finance and accounting functions of the company.
• Provide leadership in the development of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Manage and consolidate financials of all entities, produce monthly and quarterly management accounts and reports to identify results, trends and financial forecasts.
• Report financials on weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual basis and advise the company on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
• Protect and strengthen the company’s competitive advantage by advocating and supporting sound business and financial decision making.
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities, financial risks and to check for discrepancies.
• Analyze information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans and provide feedback.
• Ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.
• Ensure quality control and all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
• Ensure all financial reporting systems comply with government regulations and legislation and ensure all entities are tax compliant.
• Coaching and Mentoring finance heads of each business entity.
• Ensure appropriate corrections are made to audit results if necessary. Review audit issues to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain all the necessary reporting to the banks and backup system reports.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.