Our client is a reputable African broadcasting and entertainment multinational company covering free-to-air TV, pay-TV and Digital media looking to hire an experienced Finance Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The holder of this position will plan, direct and coordinate the financial activities of the firm. He/she would also be responsible for analyzing every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans in order to enable them to make sound business decision and meet the company’s objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including VAT, Corporate Tax, Stamp Duty, PAYE, etc.
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting as compared to budget.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit with the approved external and internal auditors.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Any other tasks assigned by the upper management.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, CFA or similar will be considered a plus
• B.Sc/M.Sc degree in Finance or Accounting
• Proficient user of finance software will be considered an advantage.
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• A degree holder from a recognized university with not less than 5 years’ experience in related fields, with at least 3 of those years in a managerial position.

Salary & Application
Attractive remuneration above industry standards based on experience

Method of Application
Qualified applicants with the required basic experience should forward CVs to mgtpositions@stresert.com using ‘FM49’ as subject of mails before 15th February 2017. Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.