Finance Manager
Dangote Group, Zambia

• Preparation of monthly financial reports
• Provide supervisory roles to all Finance team members
• Reversal and corrections of wrong postings and entries
• Posting periodic Journals (Provisions, Accruals amp; salary Journals)
• Post lifting bonus Accrued for the Month - while approval process is on. And posting actual bonus and rebates approved
• Review GL Postings of Charges on AGO with AGO Consumption Report and book any difference arising thereon
• Review Prepayment Schedule and post Recurring JVs on all Prepayment Balances. Ensure that new Prepayments are updated on Excel Prepayment Schedule.
• Review Accrual amp; Provision List to agree to the GL. Ensure that all previous provision amp; accrual are still relevant while those already settled are released.
• Post recurring entries (each entity should have list of recurring entries
• Prepare SFP analysis (Vendor, Debtor age analysis amp; Related Party Transactions)
• Preparation of balance sheet notes
• Review of accounts in general looking out for reasonableness of figures produced by the system (SAP)
• Make accruals for all services received but not invoiced
• Review amp; Reconcile Payroll Summary Report to the GL Accounts. Note movements in Previous Month amp; Current Month GL Balances.
• Review of all GL by the Accountant with CFO to confirm Completeness and Accuracy of GL Balances
• Prepare amp; Submit Comments on the Net Income Statements for Review amp; Discussion with CFO
• Support the analysis and evaluation of projects, initiatives and business plans to provide information for management decision-making
• Define and document credit guidelines, policies and procedures, ensuring inculcation of best practices and ensure adequate monitoring and management of credit exposure;
• Ensure effective utilization of financial resources to achieve cost efficiency;
• Proactively identify risks and define and implement strategies to prevent revenue leakages;
• Provide broad guidelines for the management of fixed assets from an accounting perspective, ensuring that organizational policies with respect to accounting for fixed assets are adhered to at all times;
• Keep abreast of changes and updates in macroeconomic policies and advise the Chief Financial Officer,
• Regularly update Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual and ensuring compliance with Group Policies and Procedures.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports to Chief Financial Officer and or the Regional Chief Finance Officer

Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Accounting/ Finance
• Full Grade Twelve Certificate
• Relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA among others
• Relevant, Recognized and Accredited Professional Accounting Qualification(s) is compulsory
• Minimum of ten (10) years progressive and relevant experience
• Hands on experience in ERP system, preferably SAP.
• Good understanding of micro and macro-economical indices and their impact on the business
• Good understanding of foreign exchange operations and regulations
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning and analysis

Benefits

• Medical Insurance Cover
• In-House Pension Scheme
• Short Term Incentives (STI)
• Life Assurance

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