The position main responsibilities will entail the following:

• Design, implement and review finance policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and embed relevant up to date practices.
• Smoothen processes particularly for tasks such as preparing financial statements, budget reports, forecasts, cost analysis reports.
• Develop standardized internal control framework of the cluster and review existing controls in place and propose any necessary revisions or additions.
• Maintain a monthly Internal control matrix of the cluster and provide regular updates through a risk register.
• Maintain strong systems and controls to ensure adequate documentation, audit trails and policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Assist in the evaluation of any weaknesses in internal accounting controls and in the implementation of action plan for remedial.
• Actively seek automation, apply and implement best practices for managing internal controls.
• Provide strategic insight to senior management on a proactive and as-requested basis.
• Review of process and controls aspects which will ensure that the pricing process correctly captures the relevant information, is complete and can be relied upon.
• Ensuring that stock control / inventory processes remain relevant and no control deficiencies.

• Fully ACCA qualified.
• Auditing experience will constitute an advantage.
• At least 5 years experience at a management position.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic spreadsheet and analytical skills.

• Ability to work across multiple entities with diverse operations and multiple teams.
• Dynamic and self-motivated with keen business acumen.
• Results oriented coupled with a strong sense of responsibility and drive for follow up.
• Strong leadership qualities and management skills to lead, direct and influence positively a team.
• Personal qualities of credibility, professionalism, and integrity.