Job opportunity at NewTimes: Finance Manager:Deadline:February 10, 2020 at 5pm

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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.




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