Key Responsibilities

Partner and guide the General Manager and leadership team to deliver sustainable business growth
Drive forecast and Plan Gross Margin and Overhead forecast accuracy improvement.
Drive automation and streamlining of finance and accounting processes
Ensure the financial integrity of all transactions and invoices to guarantee compliance with all statutory and internal reporting requirements
Prepare and submit the orders/sales forecast on a weekly basis in conjunction with Sales Managers and General Manager, ensuring challenge and commentary is robust
Complete and submit the month end reporting Pack to the Regional Finance Partner providing analysis and insight on the performance of the business and highlighting areas for focus
In conjunction with the General Manager prepare and submit the quarterly forecast and annual plan.  Preparation of the reports and presentations to the Regional General Manager
Drive continuous improvement within OpCo and the wider finance team .
Leverage available tools to analyse and communicate real time finance data. ( e.g. ERP )
Ensure robust contracts and customer records are in place and maintained
Balance sheet responsibility in cash/banking and cash forecasting (Optimising DSO and driving management action)
Management of internal and external audits
Support growth plans by leading the establishment of new branches as needed in a compliant and safe manner (New accounts, Outsource payroll and payment of taxes)

Qualifications

A Minimum of 5 years in a Finance commercial environment
Bachelors Degree in IT, business administration, accounting, economics and/or international business management – Masters and added advantage
Demonstrable Qualified Accountant/via Degree/Masters etc.
Experience of local and international accounting practices
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations (D365 F&O) ERP (preferred)
Strong analytical skills which forms the basis of strategic thinking
Strong commercial skills, able to drive results in a complex environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage set up of new branch offices navigating and complying to all local legal requirements
Innovative with a continuous improvement mindset
Able and willing to travel for work a few times a year
Good sense of humour and a real team player