Finance Officer Job Vacancy

Reporting to the MD, the incumbent will be in charge of the Finance function at the company and will be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations. Prepare, update and implement financial policies and strategic plans within the framework of the company’s overall strategic plan and provide guidance in the company’s financial and capital plan

Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Advice the MD on all financial matters and guide the Heads of Department in the preparation of budgets
Design and implement systems and controls for monitoring and managing financial processes and procedures
Analyze and forecast critical financial performance indicators such as cash flow, cost controls and actual figures against budgets / targets. Convey these analyses to the MD and recommend on corrective actions where needed
Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the company.
Oversee the prompt preparation of monthly management accounts.
Mentor and build the capacity of staff in the department and identify training needs
Ensure that annual statutory accounts are prepared in accordance with relevant regulations and international standards and are completed within set timelines; interact with external auditors, and third parties, including statutory organizations to ensure that the company meets its statutory obligations;
Ensure that both the Company and the Company companies have ERP systems, templates and performance measures sufficient to provide timely and accurate management accounts and to allow the business to accurately monitor performance on a continual basis.
Analyze and review aged accounts, accounts receivable and make recommendations for improvement
Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures.
Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies and ExperienceA Bachelors degree in Finance or Commerce with an Accounting Option
Be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant
A minimum of 3 years postgraduate relevant experience with financial management experience
Experience of implementing and using advanced management information / ERP systems and producing detailed KPI reporting for stakeholders).
Must show strong financial acumen, drive, strategic vision, inspirational leadership qualities, and proven capacity to manage multi-discipline teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good leadership skills and a team player with proven track record of integrity
Knowledge/understanding of computer packages and computerized accounting systems
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Ability to monitor cash flows and trends.
Expert negotiation skills, persuasiveness and the ability to influence people positively
Analytical skills and ability to identify areas of development to recommend and implement systems, policies & procedures to ensure optimization of the procurement function
Please send your online application to:Head of Recruitment
Xantia Consulting Group

Email: recruitment@xantiaconsulting.com by 5th August 2011