Senior Manager, Finance (Supply Chain) at Workforce Group

Job Purpose

• To lead and co-ordinate the execution of accounting functions for the Supply Chain Division.
• Design and implement to-notch finance process and procedures to facilitate smooth operations of the Supply Chain Finance functions, enhancing the productivity and profitability of the division.
• Foster smooth running of the financial operations of the divison

Job Responsibilities
Strategic Development and Implementation:

• Design and implement efficient Finance Operational manuals
• Design, review and update financial models.
• Design and maintain optimal working capital structure.
• Review and analyse all financial transactions (in line with Company’s approval matrix) to ensure they meet both internal and statutory compliance reporting requirements
• Supervises, motivates, and leads teams by identifying roles and providing guidance on service output and quality
• Provide insight and guidance contemporary Accounting and reporting issues
• Ensure effective and efficient use of resources.

Accounting, Operational & Financial Reporting:

• Lead the day-to-day activities of SCD Finance team in conjunction with the Head of Finance
• Actively promote improvements on reporting in conjunction with Supply Chain
• Provides financial advisory and consultancy services to the DMD-Supply Chain Division on various accounting matters including enhancing profitability and maintaining strong cashflows.
• Ensure timely processing of all financial transactions, to ensure smooth monthly reporting process.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders in SCD to ensure daily tracking of sales from all outlets and channels.
• Facilitate adequate funding for the division in conjunction with the Treasurer.
• Manage vendor relationships in conjunction with the procurement team.
• Help the business to optimize inventory holding by developing optimal inventory- reorder level and enforcing same.
• Perform continuous assessment of the close process and process re-engineering to reduce the timing to close monthly financial report.
• Participates in supply chain projects on costs and working capital and process improvement projects.
• Monthly analysis of purchases, utilizations and wastage.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Establish reporting procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Ensure that appropriate finance systems are maintained and that all procedures/controls are implemented
• Ensure that all accounting records are in compliance with the approved policies and accounting standards
• Oversee the proper maintenance of the division’s accounting records
• Ensure timely delivery of audits as may be applicable to the division.

Job Requirements

• A good First Degree in Accounting.
• Possession of a Post graduate Degree in Accounting/Business Administration or related field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years in Accounting and Finance role with at least 3 years in Management capacity.
• Membership of the ACCA, ICAN, or any other related professional qualification is required.
• Knowledge of Supply chain finance.
• Knowledge of Accounting Standards and regulations (GAAP/IFRS etc.)
• Knowledge of relevant software Application.

Skills:

• Finance , Accounting, Supply chain finance, Accounting softwares, ifrs - international financial reporting standards, leadership skill, financial reporting, financial modeling