Senior Finance Manager Job at Cytonn

Key Objectives

Lead the budgeting and corporate funding of strategic management initiatives, which include (i) expansion, (ii) acquisitions, (iii) staffing levels, (iv) cost-containment, and (v) consolidation of multiple locations, Special Purpose Vehicles and portfolio companies;
Review department plans, goals and initiatives, including sales, production and revenue targets, budgets and structural setups of each department;
Managing the Finance Team, including Corporate and SPV Accounting, and the over 12-entities under Cytonn Investments. Effectively manage the accurate and timely reporting of Management and Board review papers.

Senior Finance Manager Job Responsibilities

• Overview the preparation and maintenance of all the books of accounts, among them the profit and loss account, the balance sheet, cash flow statement etc. for Cytonn and its affiliates.
• Develop and maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures to be followed.
• Overview and assist with the preparation of payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Ensuring compliance with taxation and any other financial legal requirements.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Communicate and reconcile portfolio activity with custodian banks and administrators.
• Review and analyze monthly portfolio reconciliations to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Timely release of accurate data.
• Train, run internship programmes, and assist others within a team environment.
• Provide strategic advice related to finance, accounting and operations matters to the executive team.

Skills Required for the Senior Finance Manager Job

• At least 7-years of work experience in a Finance related role, with previous Senior Management experience.
• Understanding of all business functions, including investments, real estate, finance, operations, administration, human resources, marketing and brand.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Skills in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
• Completed CPA qualification, or equivalent, is required.
• Strong IT skills will be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills as well as the ability to analyze data.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with great accuracy, organization, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion with minimal directions.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain solid relationships with staff members, clients, administrators and custodians.