Head of Finance at Finchglow Holdings

Job Purpose

• As the Head of Finance, you are responsible for the overall financial integrity, operations, investing and working capital management of the organization.
• You are accountable for the financial, and risk management operations of the company, to include the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and to report accurate financial results.
• The accountant will review and reconcile ledgers and financial statements and maintain banking relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial operations of the subsidiary and implement operational best practices.
• Prepare daily reports to the GMD, Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts, arrange for debt and equity financing.
• Review and reconcile ledgers and financial statements.
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
• Devise and implement manual or computer-based system for general accounting
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• These reports include balance sheets, income statements, and tax returns.
• Formulating and review of finance policies and procedures
• Direct and coordinate activities of other accountants performing accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
• Regular training of accountants within the group
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure that all financial data is correctly captured and reported.
• Audits and prepares reports to substantiate transactions prior to settlement.
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Certifications

• B.Sc in Accounting and a minimum of seven years’ experience
• Professional certifications are an added advantage.

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ professional experience in the travel industry.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to pay excellent level attention to detail
• Excellent level of initiative and ability to work autonomously
• High degree of flexibility and ability to deal with change and a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills with ability to develop relationships at all levels
• Proven time management with the ability to meet deadlines, organizational, and planning skills
• Advanced ability to present pricing analysis reports to relevant stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skill.