Assistant Manager, Financial ControlTropical General Investments (TGI) Group

Objective

• Preparation and interpretation of financial and other management reports to aid management decisions.

Responsibilities

• Management of the monthly Balance sheet review process
• Ensure that transactions are carried out in line with the laid down internal controls and policies and in accordance with the standards.
• Continuous review of the Profit and Loss accounts with a view to ensuring completeness and correctness of transactions. This includes continuous quality check of the P&L.
• Supervision of the monthly inventory management with a view of ensuring proper accounting in line with the standards
• Monthly and continuous management of the CAPEX and Fixed assets accounting in line with the standards
• Drive the month end calendar which includes the collation of all schedules required for ensuring that the Books are closed in full and on time.
• Ensure that all General ledger accounts are reconciled monthly and all reconciling items, if any, are explained and closed as appropriate.
• Ensuring schedules of provisions, accruals and prepayment are reconciled to the general ledger accounts.
• Providing explanation to both internal and external auditors on financial reports related queries. 
• Manage the periodic regulatory audits with a view to ensuring that such audits are adequately closed. 
• Management of the Company Insurance in conjunction with the Group Insurance unit with a view to ensuring that all insurable risks are covered and that all claims are adequately settled.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CFO.

Qualification and Key Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc in Finance / Accounting or any other related discipline.
• 7-8 years’ experience in similar role.
• Relevant Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA) is required.
• Good knowledge of IFRS and other relevant statutory/regulatory framework 
• Good data gathering, analysis, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and follow-up on pending issues.
• Must be open to change and willing to learn new skills.

Skills Required:

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Self- driven and hardworking
• Organizational skills
• Written and verbal communications skills
• Detail oriented
• Good team player
• Flexibility