Finance Controller - BFS/Auto - CA

We have an opening for Finance Controller with one of the client in Tanzania.

Location: Tanzania

Job Description:

Finance and Accounts : 

- Act as incharge of company's financial Strategy and operation efficiencies.

- Responsible for internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of a company's assets, and ownership of cash management.

- Tracking cash flow and financial planning as well as analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions.

Strategy, Planning and Management: 

- Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to mid & long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.

- Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.

- Control and evaluate the organization's fundraising plans and capital structure.

- Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization's operations

- Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.

- Communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, CEO and Leadership Team.

- Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company's plan for growth and expansion.

- Select and engage consultants, auditors and investors.

- Serve as a key member of leadership team and be a key driver the key initiatives to help organization it's strategic goals.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting:

- Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.

- Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.

- Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, and/or new service offerings.

- Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.

- Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.

- Timely preparation and submission of investor reports

Accounting, Compliances and Operations:

- Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.

- Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance and financial procedures.

- Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for internal stakeholders, investors and company's board of directors.

- Oversee the preparation and communication of financial statements.

- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all tax returns.

- Review all month-end closing activities including accounts, balance sheet and overhead cost allocation.

Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.

Financial Management:

- Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.

- Oversee cash, investments and asset management area.

- Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.

- Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.

- Represent company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors and officials

Education and Experience:

- Chartered Accountant

- 15+ years of experience in finance-leasing business (operational leasing will be an added advantage).

- Excellent skills at analysis and financial calculations.

- Experience in managing and growing business relationships.

- Superior communication skills with the ability to interact cross-functionally at all organizational levels and externally with business associates and clients, including exceptional organizational, prioritization and time management skills.

- Must excel in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment.

- Sharp strategic and creative thinking, with particular emphasis on evaluating new opportunities and a strong desire to effect the market with a positive impact.

- Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independence.\

- Business Acumen and establish and builds strategic relationships with internal partners

Shalaka Abhyankar
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