Finance Manager at Crystal Recruit

Crystal Recruit is a boutique recruitment firm that specializes in matching the right talent to the right job opportunities across Africa. We go out of our way to find that missing person for your business puzzle. We are the partner that understands your needs, recruits ‘best-in-class’ talent and counsel you towards a successful conclusion to the search process.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance function and team, ensuring the timely and accurate production of financial information, reporting, and analysis.


• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures that ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.


• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and areas for improvement.


• Lead the development and implementation of the company’s financial strategy, working closely with the CEO and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment with the company’s goals and objectives.


• Prepare and oversee the annual budgeting process, ensuring that budgets are accurate, realistic, and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and investors.


• Monitor financial performance against key performance indicators and identify areas for improvement, making recommendations for action where necessary.


• Ensure compliance with relevant tax and regulatory requirements.


• Manage cash flow and treasury operations, including monitoring of bank accounts, cash management, and foreign exchange management.


• Participate in the recruitment, training, and development of finance staff.


• Develop and implement financial systems and processes that improve efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is required.


• Minimum of 7 years experience in a finance leadership role, ideally within an agricultural or manufacturing business.


• Strong understanding of financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.


• Experience in establishing financial processes and software procurement


• Experience managing and developing finance teams.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.


• Ability to develop and implement financial strategies that support the company’s goals and objectives.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.


• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other functional areas within the organization.


• Knowledge of relevant tax and regulatory requirements.


• Experience working with ERP and financial management systems.


• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

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