Responsible for the financial health of a company. Producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research. Guiding the management in making sound business decisions in the long and short term.
Job Duties / Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the department.
- Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
- Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company.
- Research and analyze financial reports and market trends.
- Provide insightful information and expectations to the management to aid in long-term and short-term decision making.
- Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
- Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
- Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company.
- Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
- Overseeing the flow of cash and financial instruments.
- Planning and directing the activities of workers in the department.
- Preparing reports as required by law, regulations or company policies
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures
- Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to the management while recommending further courses of action.
- Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
- Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
- Develop trends and projections for the company’s finances.
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
- Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
- Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
- Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
- Cultivating and maintaining relations with the company’s stakeholders and partners. eg Banks, clients etc.
Skills:
- Proven experience as a Financial Manager
- Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
- Proficient user of finance software
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
- A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
- Problem-solving skills and initiative
- Negotiation skills and the ability to influence others
- Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature
- The capacity to make quick but rational decisions
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus.
How to apply:
Please send your applications; CV, Cover letter, qualification documents (MBA,CPA or CFA) & an ID to hr@newtimesrwanda.com before February 10, 2020 at 5pm.
