Company Description
We are a management consulting services firm working with start-ups and SMEs providing specialist services that including business planning, corporate finance and capital raising services as well as CFO-as-a Service. We are looking for an entrepreneurial and experienced accounting and finance professional to Join our team in providing these services to our clients.
Job Description
• Providing analysis and delivering insight that links financial reports to business strategies
• Apply principles of accounting to analyse financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.
• Providing effective commercial procedures, or initiating change, to ensure key operational, commercial, and financial targets are delivered
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis of results with observations and recommendations to management on cash flow, profitability, financial position, etc.
• Analysis of revenue and expenditure trends and recommendation of appropriate budget levels, to ensure expenditure control
• Presenting financial performance, full-year forecasts, and budget variances including understanding financial opportunities and risk
• Interact with the internal and external auditors and also maintain the relationship with the company’s bankers
• Preparation of Monthly and Half-yearly Cash Flow projection

Qualifications
• B.Sc. in Finance, Accounting or any related fields from a reputable institution
• Minimum of 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in finance
• A good combination of accounting principles and finance skills
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Additional Information
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
Send CV to naomi@africastrategyadvisers.com