Manager, Financial Control at Interswitch

Job description

Brief

We are looking for a qualified Manager, Financial Control who will be responsible for execution of day to day activities in the finance department to ensure alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the organization and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as key adviser to the CFO on financial issues; interpretation of accounting and tax regulation matters
• Works closely with and supports relevant group functions especially the Group Head of Financial Control and Group Head of Tax
• Works directly with the CFO, Group Head of Financial Control and other senior regional and Group executives on major finance projects with a significant financial impact for example IFRS Conversion, Transfer Pricing, ERP implementation and Planning Tool implementation
• Monitors all third-party payments to ensure that such payments are justified by the value of work successfully completed and are in alignment with the approved budget
• Works with the CFO to prepare the functions annual budget and monitors its implementation
• Authorizes expenditure/transactions in line with the company’s approved financial authority limits
• Oversees the preparation of periodic financial and management accounts in line with Group reporting requirements
• Reviews the organizations financial performance and prepares the company’s financial reports in line with statutory reporting process
• Manages effective relationship with banks ensuring timely response to requests/inquiries
• Develops and maintains appropriate tax structures in compliance with statutory regulations and ensures prompt payment of tax, insurance premiums and other statutory fees
• Manages accounting applications and filing systems and resolves any accounting entry discrepancies
• Prepares draft financial statements to be audited, ensuring the statements reflect the company’s financial position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Assesses financial adjustments proposed by auditors to be in line with IFRS and accounting standards
• Responsible for the organizations’ Order To Cash cycle
• Manages the accounts payable and accounts receivable portfolio
• Reviews the reconciliation of all ledgers and puts in place adequate controls to reduce discrepancies. Uses insights gained for the preparation of year end trial balance and financial reports
• Manages the company’s payroll system and ensures it remains fit for purpose
• Builds and develops the Financial Control team. Assesses resourcing as well as training needs and ensures that these are adequately addressed to strengthen the Financial Control function
• Manages risk and control within the function

Academic Qualification(s)

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field.
• MBA or Masters degree in related discipline would be desirable

Professional Qualifications

Should be a qualified accountant. Relevant professional certifications include CPA, ACCA, ICAEW

Experience

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Experience with ERP systems would be desirable