Finance Manager at Winnies Pure Health Products

Reports To: Operations Director

OVERVIEW:

The ability to manage a finance department and its associated activities is a prerequisite for this role. However, the appropriate candidate must also have the aptitude and ambition to look beyond these functional responsibilities and seek to play a significant role in the development and execution of the long-term strategy for our business. Candidates should see this role as an opportunity to enhance their finance and business acumen and develop their career as part of a young, dynamic leadership team.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization’s accounting function. S/he will implement the infrastructure/systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five (5) to ten (10) years. S/he will continue to build and manage effective and streamlined administrative/financial systems, including financial, accounting, information technology (IT), and human resources (HR).Safeguard that all ledger accounts, financial statements and cost control systems are operating effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES):

Financial Management:

• Review and approve preparation and finalization of monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics for the ED and maintain company financial information integrity
• Manage one full-time accounting administrator; and retain support staff as needed in the future
• Coordinate all audit activities - internal and external
• Evaluate current accounting practices and policies and drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate monthly closing process during stock takes and aim to have minimal stock discrepancies
• Safeguard that all ledger accounts, financial statements and cost control systems are operating effectively 

Financial and Operational Management:

• Ensure that finance staff maintain financial record systems in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and monitor the use of all funds 
• Develop and monitor policies and procedures within generally accepted accounting principles and corporate guidelines to ensure sufficient cash flow, reducing operating costs, and increased revenues
• Reviews all suppliers and customer invoices to ensure they are all posted correctly and VAT is well captured
• Administer proper filling of all documents; this includes internal and external documents provided
• Encourage and lead accounts assistants to follow Company policies and achieve efficiency
• Oversee stock taking and inspect all stock information is posted correctly in the system and all bin cards in all departments. Reconciling any discrepancies.
• Communicate through reports both the Company's expected and actual financial performance
• Formulate a payment plan by observing the nature of incoming cash flow (finding information of ongoing events with customers that may affect payment issues) versus operations payment needs
• File all Company taxes correctly and confirm the Company is abiding with all tax laws. 
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports 

Behavioral Competencies:

• Acquisition target, due diligence and integration experience
• Ability to delegate work responsibility with strong interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and strategizing capabilities
• Progressive experience leading teams and managing projects
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and result-orientation
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate with peers, subordinates and executive management
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-10 years’ experience where experience in an FMCG is a strong advantage

EDUCATION AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance from a respected institution.
• A CPA (K) or Master’s Degree
• A full understanding of the accounting software QuickBooks is essential; ERP system knowledge an added advantage