Corporate Finance Manager at DT Global

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor a small team of two staff members within the corporate finance department.
• Collaborate with the Senior Management Team and Directors to provide financial insights and initiate discussions on performance.
• Engage with counterparts across the company to meet reporting targets while fostering continuous learning and growth.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring timely close-off in line with corporate and regional calendars.
• Manage deadline-driven reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management.
• Lead the external and internal audit processes for all legal entities within the DT Global Africa region, with a focus on achieving year-over-year efficiencies and cost savings.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts at least monthly, within 30 days following each period close.
• Oversee group consolidation and intercompany cross charges, following up on and resolving any unreconciled items.
• Enhance project profitability measurement in alignment with the bidding process.
• Serve as the primary liaison with company bankers and approve supplier payments through the banking system.
• Manage FX risk by reviewing options and making strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and optimize processes.
• Maintain and update cash forecasts, budgets, and cashflow projections on a bi-weekly and quarterly basis.
• Provide professional judgment on financial matters, offering recommendations to enhance business performance.
• Support the development of accounting procedures and build trust with the finance team and its stakeholders.
• Assist in implementing new reporting systems, including a global corporate reporting tool to manage actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Mentor finance team members, offering training and guidance, and conducting regular performance reviews.
• Contribute to commercial decision-making to improve profitability and returns.
• Actively contribute to process improvement, simplification, and cross-skilling across the business.

Quality Standards and Policies

• Meet the quality standards of the company and of the development partners and our clients.
• Meet the high ethical standards of the company as directed by the DT Global policies related, including: Business Ethics, Equal opportunities, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Safeguarding, Anti-Slavery and Human trafficking and Data Protection.
• Meet the standards as directed by the Inter-Age    ncy Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.          

About You

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or a related field. CPA or CA qualification is highly preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in accounting and finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, with a focus on IFRS standards and best practices.
• Proficiency in multiple ERP systems is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality and the ability to work effectively with remote teams across multiple time zones.
• Proven ability to independently achieve business outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and work autonomously.
• Experience with or familiarity with Big 4 firms is an added advantage.