Head of Finance

Job Summary

• The Head of Finance will supervise all financial tasks of the company and ensure we use capital and resources beneficially, he/she will report on costs, productivity, margins and company expenditures.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for working with senior management to develop financial strategies for the organization, should be comfortable handling large amounts of data, acting as a business partner, and decision-maker, and providing regular financial reporting.
• Head of Finance responsibilities include creating forecasting models, assessing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, control, monitor finances and ensure adherence to statutory requirements, assess financial risk and strive for operational efficiencies within the organization.
• Implement the policy & procedures relating to financial management, accounting and budget planning and improve the quality of Church operations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual statements (balance sheets and income statements)
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all relevant tax returns, including but not limited to Income Tax, VAT and Employment Taxes.
• Ensure timely and robust financial reporting of the Finance Function for monthly management accounts, budgets, re-forecasts, and cash flow, Organize internal audits and other requests
• Advise and update management on irregularities in any financial matters
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
• Conduct detailed risk analyses to assess potential investment and analyze financial trends
• Maintain and administer internal control and compliance policy ensuring that all key risks are covered by appropriate rules and that line management has an effective system in place to identify, monitor and measure risks management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or any related discipline with 5 - 7 years of relevant experience
• Professional qualifications like (ICAN, ACA) are required
• IT proficiency with Advanced Excel skills and the ability to use accounting software
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong numerical abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, taxation and principles
• Sound business knowledge and ability to explain complex financial information in a clear way
• Organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure within the deadlines.