Manager, Finance on Contract

Key and Critical Responsibilities

<p><b><u>Key Duties and Responsibilities</u></b></p><p></p><p></p><ul><ul><ul></ul></ul></ul><p></p><p><b>Financial Management, Planning and Budgetary Control</b></p><ul><li>Manage the finance and accounting functions through the implementation of effective internal controls consistent with applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Recommend initiatives to support achievement of the Companys financial objectives and contribute to financial planning and decision-making.</li><li>Prepare annual budgets and monitor actual performance against approved targets to guide corrective action to address adverse variances.</li><li>Manage the Companys daily liquidity position and ensure funds are available to support operations and financial obligations.</li><li>Assist in identifying and selecting financing sources and negotiating loans, where required.</li><li>Develop and manage an investment strategy to maximise returns from surplus funds.</li></ul><p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><b>Financial Reporting, Compliance, Audit and Risk Management</b></span></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and management reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards and reporting requirements.</li><li>Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded and accounted for through robust internal controls and sound financial record-keeping.</li><li>Lead and coordinate the external audit process to ensure completion within specified time frames.</li><li>Ensure that tax matters and statutory remittances are properly prepared and submitted to the appropriate authorities on time.</li><li>Advise Management of changes in legislation, financial regulations and accounting standards that may affect the Company.</li><li>Evaluate and recommend appropriate accounting systems, software and infrastructure to strengthen financial reporting, forecasting, monitoring, expenditure control and departmental risk management.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Governance, Financial Analysis and Stakeholder Relations</b></p><ul><li>Serve as Chairperson of the Procurement and Disposal Advisory Committee (PDAC) in accordance with the Companys applicable governance arrangements.</li><li>Analyse investments and recommendations relating to the Companys employee benefit plans.</li><li>Review cost-reduction and revenue-generation opportunities, advise Management of potential benefits and projected outcomes, and support financial performance improvement.</li><li>Maintain effective working relationships with external auditors, financial institutions, statutory bodies and Government Ministries.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>People Leadership, Payroll and Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance</b></p><ul><li> Lead, supervise, train and develop Finance Department personnel in accordance with the Companys human resource standards and practices.</li><li>Prepare payroll for senior staff, exempt staff, management and Directors, and oversee the preparation of all other payroll categories.</li><li>Participate in relevant operational and safety meetings and comply with all health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and site rules.</li><li>Perform other job-related duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or another duly authorised officer.</li></ul>