Finance Business Partner (Manager) - Tax & Regulatory Services

Job title : Finance Business Partner (Manager) - Tax & Regulatory Services

Job Description

• Provides Finance intelligence and insights to the Service Area Leader and Lead Finance Business Partner aligned with the Africa operating model supporting decision making.
• Focuses on strategic issues relating to Finance that contribute to growth and competitiveness of the Service Area.
• Plays the role of credible advisor and negotiator interpreting Service Area context to align the agendas of the business with Finance overall.
• Plans, organizes, and manages the operations and activities of the Service Area Project Services and General Accounting function.
• Aligns, implements and embeds Controllership and SSC driven initiatives, training and technologies at the Service Area level and in support of the Senior Finance Manager for the Service Line.
• Consolidates Financial Results for the Service Area for Africa.
• Gives advice and recommendations to the Service Area on request or on own initiative.
• Responsible for overall Service Area finances and works together with the Service Line lead BP, Controllership and SSC teams to ensure smooth finance operations for the Service Area.
• Provides some strategic support to the Service Area Leader.
• Plays a critical role in aligning Finance across Africa for the service area.
• Monthly Management Accounting.
• Prepares Service Area bespoke reports.
• Supports the Service Area to manage working capital (WIP and Debtors).
• Analyses North Star performance and drives business closer to these targets.
• Budgeting, Forecasting and Target setting for the Service Area.
• Prepares budget and forecast commentary and analysis for the Service Area and feeds this up to the Lead Finance Business Partner.
• Provides significant support to Lead BP in communication and implementation of Finance wide policies and procedures.
• Implements internal controls where applicable.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (B.Sc., B.A., HND, etc.) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or any related discipline; with a minimum of a Second Class Lower/Lower Credit.
• Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/NECO subjects or acceptable equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a finance role.
• Fully qualified member of ICAN/ ACCA.
• Proficiency in the use of MS-office tools i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Authority in field with in-depth functional and business knowledge.
• Good leadership skills.
• Experienced in successful oversight and execution of projects.
• Excellent report writing and problem solving skills.
• Excellent financial knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Strong client delivery, with focus on quality and risk.

• Accounting / Financial Services jobs