Apex Confectionery PLC is a new light manufacturing firm engaged in the production of sweet foods such as chewing gum, candies, toffees and lollipops. The company is seeking to hire a PROACTIVE, ORGANIZED, COMPETANT and EXPERIENCED Senior Finance Officer.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Develop and implement finance manuals, strategies, systems, tactics, initiatives and procedures across the organization; aligned with the company’s overall business strategy and mission.
Report to management and provide decision support through financial analysis.
Develop, review and monitor the preparation and execution of the company’s budget.
Manage and supervise all finances: sales, local and import purchases, bank reconciliations, internal audits and external audits.
Develop strategies to minimize financial risk
Analyse trends and develop projections for the firm’s finances and report on how the company and future business might be impacted.
Provide financial reports and interpret financial information for company Directors while recommending solutions.
Constantly monitor costs and pricing to determine real‐time profitability.
Advise on investment activities and recommend strategies that the company should adopt.
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost‐reduction opportunities.
Liaison with various other departments like HR and Production in drafting and executing action plans.
Liaison with the Tax Authority: prepare and submit monthly excise tax, withholding tax, salary tax and pension figures + quarterly VAT returns as well as annual tax returns. Be able to effectively present and negotiate with the tax authority during audits.
Work with external auditors to ensure appropriate accounting of the company’s finances.
Banks ‐ Submit and follow up on FOREX applications
Banks ‐ Submit and follow up on loan applications
Prepare and manage all import related documentation
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirement
Excellent record keeping skills
Effective organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
Skilled and knowledgeable in QuickBooks accounting software.
People oriented and results driven.
Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
