Group Head of Finance (Financial Reporting) at Alistair Group

We’re looking for a hands-on, experienced Head of Finance/Group Head of Finance Reporting, that is seeking a full-time office-based role to manage a logistics shared services office as well as its regional finance team members in Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, DRC etc. You will need to have the flexibility, commitment and tenacity to manage and drive the day-to-day financial operations of a young, but rapidly growing team. The thought of developing and growing a stable financial shared services team, needs to motivate and excite you in order to successfully adapt to this environment.

Essential Skills:

• IFRS exposure mandatory
• CIMA/CA(SA)/CFA /ACCA qualified
• 10 - 15 years’ experience in a large multinational. At least 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Management experience mandatory
• Multiple currencies/locations experience is mandatory
• Proactive, confident, assertive, to have team management and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines to ensure work is completed within time.
• Clear communication skills ensuring the flow of clear, timely, and candid information.
• Able to work well with minimal supervision and have a problem-solving attitude.
• Highly computer literate (SAP Business One is an advantage)

Role & Responsibilities:

• Be willing to travel to regional offices when necessary. Remain flexible to change and be able to provide relevant financial solutions and implement them
• Manage finances for Alistair Group of Companies in the Country.  This includes financial accounting functions including Treasury, Payroll, General Accounting, Taxation, Internal Controls, Audit and Cost Control;
• Ensure a smooth month-end close process, ensuring balances are validated, trips are reconciled and postings are done in line with month-end schedules;
• Produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines including annual budgets, bi-annual forecasts, monthly management accounts, and weekly cash flows;
• Responsible for annual statutory audits, ensuring audited financials are signed off and filed within specific deadlines;
• Key contact person for the Revenue Authorities, ensuring any tax queries and audits are handled with zero exposure to the company;
• In charge of the company's Finance, Procurement, and Administration policies, procedures, and internal controls;
• Responsible for 4+ finance staff and their reports (indirectly) in charge of developing strategies to retain top performers;
• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation;
• Ensure efficient communication and transmission of accurate data to the shared services/ group CFO for relevant consolidated reporting;
• Apply strictly group policies to streamline and standardize finance processes at a higher level;
• And any other task assigned by the Group CFO.