Finance Manager at Global Talent Masters Limited (GTM)

Job Purpose

• To oversee the financial management functions and ensure effective compliance with applicable local and international Accounting standards and policies

Principal Accountabilities

•  Provide information on request to the Board to assist it in its work
•  Develop financial and tax strategies and implement to enable efficient management of working capital and liquidity and save the company from over taxation
•  Manage budgeting process and capital requests to ensure that company’s planning process is well coordinated and funds are available throughout the planning period
•  Participate in key decisions as a member of the Executive management team
•  Ensure accuracy of all financial information to both internal and external stakeholders
•  Report financial results to the Board
•  Maintain appropriate insurance coverage
•  Ensure that record keeping meet the requirements of auditors and other governmental agencies
•  Report risk issue to the Board of Directors for the appropriate actions to be taken
•  Assist in arranging for debt and equity financing
•  Monitor cash balances and cash forecast to ensure efficient use of cash resources
•  Participate in conference calls with the investment community to obtain needed funding
•  Maintain relationship with banks to ensure smooth relationship and safeguarding of funds
•  Part of team representing the company to raise funds for the company
•  Maintain relationship with external auditors and investigate their recommendations and findings

Professional Qualification And Experience

•  Relevant university degree in Finance and/or Accounting plus a fully qualified professional background in ICAG/ACCA/CIMA is required
•  A master’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting would be an added advantage
•  At least 5 years’ relevant experience at the managerial level in a food manufacturing environment is required
•  Advanced working knowledge/experience in any relevant Accounting Software Applications

Functional Competencies

•  Ability to design and implement effective control systems, and maintain financial discipline under the direction of the General Manager and CEO
•  Sound knowledge of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), generally accepted Accounting Policies & Procedures, and best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, Word)

Personal Competencies

•  Effective communication skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to engage and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
•  Attention to details and ability to cope with pressure
• Effective time management skills
•  Must be proactive and have integrity
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities