Finance and Compliance Manager

Key Responsibilities: Operational Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage daily accounting and finance functions including the timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, tax obligations, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables.
• Provide a financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders and payment requests to ensure.
• Maintain banking and donor relations and plan and monitor cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of programs and activities.
• Prepare and management of taxation records, file all tax returns, including sales tax, income tax, and withholding tax, and ensure compliance with prevailing Government Tax Laws.

• Develop and execute financial strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Ensure the company maintains a stable and healthy financial position through effective planning and monitoring.

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis with actionable recommendations.

• Prepare and present accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports for management, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee quarter-end and year-end financial reporting processes.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and internal policies to minimize financial and reputational risks.

• Identify cost-saving initiatives and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor and control organizational expenses to align with financial goals.

• Lead and mentor the finance team to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

• Establish and enforce robust internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and financial data.
• Develop, implement, review and maintain compliance with organizational policies and procedures to ensure best practices.

• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement financial management systems and automate processes.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• Act as a liaison with financial institutions, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide financial insights and support to senior management for strategic decision-making.

• CCA, CA (Partial), CA finalist, ACMA, FCMA, FCCA or relevant degree in finance and accounting
• At least 5+ years of progressive financial management experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in grants management as well as an understanding of Government, and donors’ regulations required.
• Demonstrated experience and skill with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables, and balance sheet.
• Prior strong organizational skills.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent oral and written English skills required.