Finance & Operations Officer at Cedar Consulting Ltd

Role Purpose

• The Finance & Operations Officer will manage the end-to-end financial health of Cedar Africa and provide critical administrative support to the consulting team. Your goal is to ensure 100% compliance, seamless cash flow from our key accounts, and an organised operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management (60%)

• Accounts Receivable: Manage the billing cycle for key clients; ensure invoices are accurate and sent immediately upon project milestones.
• Credit Control: Maintain professional relationships with client procurement/finance departments to ensure revenue is collected within credit terms.
• Bookkeeping & Reporting: Maintain real-time records in QuickBooks. Prepare monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and a 12-week rolling cash flow forecast.
• Compliance & Tax: Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, WHT, Housing Levy).

Operations & Project Support (30%)

• Consultant Support: Track project-related expenses and ensure these are re-billed to clients where applicable.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with sub-contractors, office suppliers, insurance brokers, and travel agents.
• Contract Admin: Maintain a repository of client contracts, NDAs, and project completion certificates.

Strategic Assistance (10%)

• Unit Economics: Calculate and monitor profitability of consulting engagements.
• Audit Readiness: Liaise with the external audit firm for end-of-year filings.
• Board Reporting: Prepare concise quarterly financial packs for Board review, including commentary on performance, cash position, and key risks.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Professional Qualification: CPA-K or ACCA (Intermediate or Finalist level).
• Experience: 3-5 years in a professional services firm (Consulting, Law, or Creative Agency).
• Tech Savvy: High proficiency in cloud accounting software and Excel.
• Soft Skills: Diplomatic persistence for following up on payments with large corporate clients
• Attention to Detail Meticulous approach to financial records, ensuring accuracy across invoices, statutory filings, and reports.
• Ownership Mentality Takes full accountability for deadlines and deliverables without needing close supervision.
• Adaptability Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, lean consulting environment where priorities can shift and initiative is rewarded.
• Stakeholder Management Skilled at building trust with internal teams and external partners including clients, auditor and vendors