Job Description

Posted on February 6, 2022

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Finance, the Assistant Manager – Finance will be responsible for reviewing financial transactions, monitoring accounts, preparing financial reports, and supporting the finance management team with preparation and analysis of financial information. The role has a clear progression path which will be subject to the job holder’s ability to meet set performance targets.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Preparation and review of journal entries on a monthly basis
Review of supporting reconciliations to the trial balance
Preparation and interpretation of management accounts on a monthly basis
Review and approval of payment requisitions
Review and authorisation of payments
Preparation of financial information for internal and external audits
Review and preparation of budget inputs for annual budget
Assisting with cash-flow management
Supervising finance junior staff
Train and mentor finance junior staff
Liaising with management staff and other colleagues
Manage and coordinate resources in the finance department.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Full ACCA or CIMA
ZICA or Bachelor of Accountancy will be added advantage
Member of ZICA
At least three (3) years relevant work experience in external audit firm or financial services sector or any related relevant experience

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

Very knowledgeable in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
Good knowledge of Financial Services regulatory requirements
Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent organization skills

OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Proactive and self-motivated
Attention to detail
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity
High level of discipline
Ability to complete work within set time constraints

TO APPLY
Suitable candidates must send their applications, attaching their current CVs and professional/academic certificates, to [email protected]
The closing date for receiving applications is Monday 17 January 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.