Job Description

Primary Role To look after accounting, financial, and commercial functions of Business Unit Key responsibilities * Assist Manager Finance in all aspects of accounting for the company and ensure that all SOPs are followed * Provide timely and ac

Primary Role To look after accounting, financial, and commercial functions of Business Unit Key responsibilities Assist Manager Finance in all aspects of accounting for the company and ensure that all SOPs are followed Provide timely and accurate financial reports as required by Regional Office and Head Office of the company. Create and work on budgeting, weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts. Continuously monitor variances against the same and proactively advise the business and take steps to deliver better than forecasts and budget. Continuously monitor all the KPIs of the BU inter alia debtors, cash flows, loan indicators including undertaking remedial action where required. Be a copilot to the BU Head and BU Finance Head in driving the business and business performance and effectively use prescriptive analysis to drive the business Actively contribute to the contract negotiation process with customers and suppliers including wage negotiations, analyze the financial implications of the commercial terms agreed with customers. Closely liaise with regional office for all matters including but not limited to tax, treasury, policies. Keep in safe custody all original contracts and agreements entered between the party and company Ensure cash plan is prepared and ensure availability of funds as needed Liaise with SSC to ensure that all transactions are recorded correctly and on time Liaise with procurement for ensuring all PR / PO issues are sorted Identify the areas of cost control implement suitable steps for cost reduction and cost control. Actively participate in cost management and value improvement plan issues on a day-to-day basis to ensure all capex projects are implemented within timelines and approved cost. To comply with all aspects of company's Quality, Health, Safety, Environment management systems QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Qualified Chartered Accountant with 4-6 years' experience, some of which preferably gained in a large logistics management environment / multinational operation Good communication skills in English language, both oral & written Proactive self-starter. Able to keep manager informed of progress as appropriate. Highly organized with ability to prioritize. Must be able to manage time effectively in a challenging environment. Innovative - able to identify solutions which work in practice and within legislative constraints. Professional approach and self-confident - able to win confidence and deal with a wide range of customers. Ability to drive through and manage change. Strong influencing and interpersonal skills - able to manage conflict and resistance. Decisive - able to identify and focus on key issues. Possess DPW operating principles