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The newly appointed Finance Manager will be responsible for:
The overall financial management of the company,
Planning and advising future Finance Projects,
Implementation of a management system to produce results and financial figures to relay back to the General Manager,
Overall P & L balancing,
Taking charge of the corporate finance division, ensuring the company’s appropriate cash flow,
Preparing and presenting the board package,
Ensuring that the company’s policies and financial affairs meet all regulatory requirements.
And if the above duties are successfully met, the new Finance Manager will be entrusted with responsibilities which have him effectively act as the Deputy General Manager of the company.

Keep books of accounts
Prepare trial balance, monthly and quarterly reports
Arrange for annual audit
Prepare annual budgets
Prepare tax returns for the Partners
Arrange for payment of QPDs, VAT, PAYE, withholding and other taxes
Administer the payroll
Arrange for procurement
Identify and mitigate risk in the Accounts Department
Put in place strategies to increase market share

Duties:
Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS
Ensuring all statutory returns are prepared and submitted on or before due dates.
Supervision of monthly ledger reconciliations and ensure timeous clearing of reconciling items.
Cashflow planning and payment of suppliers.
Reviewing and posting of journals and ensuring they are accurate.
Coordinate both internal and external audits and ensure all issues raised are closed on time.
Risk assessment and implementation of internal controls.
Preparing monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual reports.
Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting.
Ensuring Accounting standards and policies are adhered to.
Regular development and review of SOP’s and work instruction.
Proactively identify new initiatives that could benefit the organization.

To manage the financial department according to sound financial systems, practices and processes that are compliant with relevant legislation and meet principles of international best practices and will allow the organisation to achieve its strategic financial objective. Deputising in the absence of the general manager and providing assistance with all information pertaining to the wellbeing of the company. Setting strategy for execution and monitoring together with the general manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES .
Manage financial and administrative team.
Overall responsibility for timely and accurate accounting.
Provide value adding analysis on operations.
Financial instruments valuation.
Stock valuation.
Management accounts.
Prepare annual budgets.
Co-ordination with external auditors.
Daily payments.
Leadership / management of staff.

Evaluating new credit requests and conducting client credit checks.
Managing and collecting debts from company debtors.
Setting up the terms of credit for new clients.
Negotiating payment plans.
Managing collection of all payments and debts.
Responding to client inquiries.
Processing invoices.
Preparing statements and reports for the company accountant.
Managing the sales ledger.
Liaising with customers and the sales team.

Processing and preparing financial statements.
Overseeing client accounts.
Creating, sending, and following up on invoices.
Collecting and reviewing data for reports.
Reviewing and performing audits on financial statements and reports.
Reporting discrepancies.
Preparing payments for employees.
Suggesting improvements on accuracy, efficiency, and reducing costs.

Receive, check for specifications, check for authorisation and log Internal Requisitions.
Receive and dispatch goods from Suppliers to Divisions.
Process Returned Goods from Divisions to Suppliers and following up until Goods are returned back to Divisions.
Resolve all urgent Internal Requisition with 36hours.
Source at least three quotations from reputable local or international suppliers when making purchases to maximise on Value Purchasing.
Raise Purchase Orders and get them authorised before sending them to Suppliers.
Receve stock items checking for agreed quality and standards.
Filing of all purchasing documents in a systematic well-organised manner
Check for agreed quality and standards on services given by suppliers, both local & international
Follow-up on all goods & services purchased ensuring that all Orders are completed on agreed timelines
Update Stock & Orders Tracker daily
Update all records in the Sage Evolution Purchasing module
Manage and control Stocks ensuring reorder levels are maintained and that no stock out occurs.
Ensure that all stock items are safely stored and well-arranged at all times
Negotiate with suppliers for discounts, credit terms, and favourable prices.
Ensure suppliers are paid according to agreed terms.
Continuous review and updating Procurement Standard Operating Procedures.
Any other duties that might be assigned by Management from time to time.

The responsibilities will include
General bookkeeping functions – debtors and banking
Maintaining various reports
Cash Flows
Monthly accounts
Statutory returns and tax
Administration

The Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial management.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage the integrity of financial records and provide assurance of an accurate and complete financial recordkeeping system for the entire division.
Timely and accurate financial reporting of management information and monthly Exco reports, including key ratios and variance analysis.
Preparation of annual budgets, in line with divisional strategy and aligned with group requirements.

Custodian of all divisional financial transactions by controlling the financial process, risk and expenditure against budget.
Drive the implementation and maintenance of a suitable level of financial control in the finance operations of the division.
Monitor all business expenses against budget and divisional plans.
Management of all banking relationships on an ongoing basis.
Ensure that Finance complies with relevant laws and regulations e.g. financial, taxation, etc.
Contribute to the implementation of Business and Finance strategy.
Drive automation and system improvements, by identifying gaps and working with the IT team to find and develop solutions.
Provide assistances on the IT development of MIS to ensure effective reporting.

Leadership, guidance and mentoring of the divisional finance team.
Ensure that the divisional finance team is appropriately staffed and has the necessary skills.
Ongoing performance management of the finance team.

Ensure that timely and accurate reporting for securitisation structures.
Ensure that all securitisation covenants are met at all times.
Manage the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements in terms of IFRS and companies act.
Verify the accuracy of, and sign off statutory and tax packs for all finance entities.
External auditor liaison and resolution off all issues or concerns identified.

Duties:
Preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS
Ensuring all statutory returns are prepared and submitted on or before due dates.
Supervision of monthly ledger reconciliations and ensure timeous clearing of reconciling items.
Cashflow planning and payment of suppliers.
Reviewing and posting of journals and ensuring they are accurate.
Coordinate both internal and external audits and ensure all issues raised are closed on time.
Risk assessment and implementation of internal controls.
Preparing monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual reports.
Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting.
Ensuring Accounting standards and policies are adhered to.
Regular development and review of SOP’s and work instruction.
Proactively identify new initiatives that could benefit the organization.

Data capturing and processing of accounting and finance source documents into sage Evolution.
Preparation and processing of monthly and periodic Journals upon review by the Accountant.
Processing of Creditors invoices and related documents.
Creditors reconciliation weekly/monthly/yearly.
Inter-divisional transactions reconciliations.
Management of Division cash manager i.e. preparation of weekly payment schedule and tracking of payments.
Petty cash reconciliation
Filling of Accounting and Finance source documents
Payroll and Accruals month end procedures and reconciliation.
Any other ad hoc management, finance and accounting duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Conducts audit clerical work on branch audits
Prepare audit working papers for the audit work done.
Perform test of controls and control effectiveness assessment to ensure that Branches, Divisions, SBUs comply with systems and procedures in order to minimize both financial and logistical costs.
Check the accuracy of accounting systems, record and procedures.
Review, assess and recommend changes in accounting systems and controls of a business unit.
Verify and inspect general ledger for its accuracy.
Review, assess and recommend changes in business and operational processes and controls of a business unit.
Review and recommend changes in internal controls.
Check and verify conformity with industry practices and corporate policies.
Monitors stock takes and physically verify the stocks on a sample basis for the stock take attended.
Checks stock take stock sheets for completeness and that they have been correctly captured in the system (Navision/ ERP).
Ensures compliance with all regulatory authorities and reporting any abnormalities/non compliance
Implements audit programs which comply with Internal Audit Standards and Group Internal Audit Charer
Conducts internal audits in preparation for year-end audits

Ensure the effective financial management of the Companies' affairs and to carry out financial accounting, budgetary and administrative duties in relation to the accountancy function. The ultimate goal is to provide and keep accurate and complete financial records up to date, and provide leadership and co-ordination in the administrative, accounting and budgeting functions of the group.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Compliance to Accounting and Tax laws and regulations.
Budgets and Projections.
Interpretation and presentation of monthly financial reports to the Managing Director.
Overseeing the Debtors and Creditors functions and ensuring payments are up to date and invoicing correct Monthly review of commission calculations.
Approval of all supplier payments.
Review of monthly payroll.
Sign-off of monthly reconciliations.

Responsible for financial and non-financial management reporting on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
Drive reporting process, ensure consistency, completeness, accuracy and reliability of data.
Monthly preparation/submission of reporting packs and information - all internal (local and offshore) and external reporting requirements are met, including, management accounts, tax, statutory and other Identify key performance indicators and provide relevant and timely reporting thereof.
Develop and maintain management reporting systems.
Drive accounting process and liase with financial accountant to ensure accurate and fair accounting for all transactions in line with Group reporting instructions and IFRS.
Management of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general accounting departments.
Monitor, review, report and trach financial achievements against budget on a timely basis and report deviances for corrective action in order to fund operations, maximize investments and increase financial efficiency.
Responsible for overall CAPEX and OPEX management against set budgets
Develop , implement and maintain reporting on customer and product profitability.
Review all tax submissions and ensure all submission are performed on a timeously basis and all queries are resolved.
Financial analysis Manage ad-hoc analysis (sales, marketing and operational areas to support strategy development in these areas to improve efficiency and drive profitability).
Recognize patterns, trends and potential risks and recommend what, when and how to address
Oversee accurate product costings and analyze variances.
Oversee master data of all products, including yields, BOMS etc.
Support purchase and sales price formulation based on financial analysis.
Drive and maintain relationship with operational counter parts and leverage to obtain synergies between finance and operations to add value to the business.
Financial systems : Review and analyze pre-existing financial systems for its effectiveness. Based on facts, develop new strategies to improve or further leverage the company's financial system.
Develop better financial reporting systems, pricing and modelling tools, and dashboards.
Create efficiency within the business by evaluating business process, recommending improvements, and identifying new opportunities.

Manage the integrity of financial records and provide assurance of an accurate and complete financial recordkeeping system for the entire Asset Finance Division.
Timely and accurate financial reporting of management information and monthly Exco reports, including key ratios and variance analysis.
Preparation of annual budgets, in line with divisional strategy and aligned with group requirements.

Custodian of all divisional financial transactions by controlling the financial process, risk and expenditure against budget.
Drive the implementation and maintenance of a suitable level of financial control in the finance operations of the division.
Monitor all business expenses against budget and divisional plans.
Management of all banking relationships on an ongoing basis.
Ensure that Asset Finance complies with relevant laws and regulations e.g. financial, taxation, etc.
Contribute to the implementation of Business and Finance strategy.
Drive automation and system improvements, by identifying gaps and working with the IT team to find and develop solutions.
Provide assistances on the IT development of MIS to ensure effective reporting.

Leadership, guidance and mentoring of the divisional finance team.
Ensure that the divisional finance team is appropriately staffed and has the necessary skills.
Ongoing performance management of the finance team.

Represent Merchant West as nominated director on securitisation structure governing bodies.
Ensure that timely and accurate reporting for securitisation structures.
Ensure that all securitisation covenants are met at all times.
Manage the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements in terms of IFRS and companies act.
Verify the accuracy of, and sign off statutory and tax packs for all Asset Finance entities.
External auditor liaison and resolution off all issues or concerns identified.

Responsible for management reporting and financial reporting of the business ensuring accuracy of information, timely preparation and compliance with relevant accounting standards, taxation laws, company policies and other applicable regulations.
Manage the Finance department ensuring the various accounting functions are performed to a high standard and meet set objectives.
Lead and co-ordinate the budgeting and forecasting process.
Provide financial insight and decision-making support to the various functional areas of the business.
Ensure adherence to and continuous improvement of system of internal controls, company policies and procedures.

Business and Financial Accountabilities:

Audit, internal control, and statutory compliance.
VAT and taxation.
Budgets and forecasts.
Cash and banking, foreign exchange, and treasury management.
Balance sheet accountability.
Shareholder and management reporting.
Risk management.
Cost and month end reporting.
Billing model.
Payroll.
Fixed assets.
Master data maintenance.
Accounts receivable and accounts payable.
Inventory and cost management.
HSSE and quality.

Preparing all bank payments for creditors and other requests
Cashbook postings and reconciliations for all cashbooks
Management and monitoring of group petty cash floats
Compiling depot petty cash files and ensuring voucher completeness and adherence to set standards
Compiling files for all prepayment accounts, filing complete vouchers and subsequently reconciling
Daily cashflow forecasting & timeous circulation of the daily cashflows to aid decision making general ledger reconciliations

As part of a team, to be responsible for deal origination, including developing and maintaining counterparty relationships, deal analysis and the assessment of investment opportunities, and to negotiate, structure, conclude and manage private equity transactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Providing support to, and working with, experienced team members.
Uncompromising with respect to quality of work and completeness in all regards.
Unquestionable ethics and integrity.
Key Objectives:
Generate investment thesis/ideas emanating from market developments, sector information and/or company developments.
Participate in negotiations of new investments with support of experienced team members on behalf of the various funds.
Preparation and presentation of Investment reports on new and existing portfolio investments for submission to the Investment Committee.
Provide financial evaluation of project investment opportunities to the Investment Committee which includes but not limited to:
Historical financial statement analysis.
Historic and forecasted financial ratio analysis as well as scenario testing analysis.
Creating and analyzing complex financial models (including sensitivity analysis) to support potential investment opportunities.
Conduct market research in potential investment sectors.
Conduct extensive company and industry due diligence
Conduct other counterparty analysis (governance, environmental, social, competitive,management, etc) Review and negotiate transaction legal documents such as Memorandum of Incorporations, Shareholders Agreements, and Share Purchase Agreements with the assistance of experienced team members.
Work collaboratively with team members outside of the investment team to ensure deal capturing,reporting, monitoring and valuations.
Post investment monitoring of new/existing investments:
Review of monthly management accounts of Portfolio Companies and annual forecasts.
Ensure through review that the implementation of agreed strategic vision with management/co-shareholders is on track thereby increasing shareholder value.
Preparation of annual and ad-hoc valuation reports on various Portfolio Companies.

The role will report to the Financial Controller and will take responsibility for Group Monthly and Quarterly audits and reports.

Responsibilities Include:
Bank/ cashbook
Bank - daily download bank statements and update cashflow and cashbooks
Cashbook posting and monitoring of posting.
Prepare cashbook postings for data capture
Online Banking (enter and approval)
Cashbook & Bank recons
Petty Cash Recons

Good receiving, creditors, stock and procurement
GRVs – Costing of loads and enter GRVs into Pastel
Supplier recons
Fuel procurement and reconciling usage per staff member.
Inventory, stock, accrual journals.

Sales, debtors
Recon of daily sales ledgers
Maintain details of any sundry debtors
Fixed assets
Maintain Fixed Asset Register
Accounts & other
Preparation of monthly management accounts
Monthly VAT calculations, schedules (input and output vat), online E-filing
Withholding tax schedules and filing with ZIMRA.
QPD forecasts
ZIMRA E-filing for PAYE.
Pastel maintenance – updating of GL accounts, Supplier, customer accounts, price lists, inventory codes, multicurrency ledgers.
Supervision of small admin staff complement.

Duties include:
Management of debtors and creditors
Managing cash book
Managing petty cash
Invoicing
Admin duties as required

Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
Treasury management (review daily cash flows, preparation of cash flow forecasts, formulation of treasury management policies and processes)
Risk Management (financial, operational and compliance audits)
Credit Control (establishment, continuous review and compliance with Policy)
Financial Analysis (analyzing, reporting and comparing key business performance indicators against set targets and performance of variance analysis on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis)
Inventory and Logistics Management (complementing every other line function within the organization in terms inventory and logistics management)
Working capital management (covering debtors, creditors and inventory)
Assessing the viability of proposed projects and making recommendations for viable courses of action.
Costing of products and services and recommendation of prices that ensure the company's viability and competitiveness.
Maintenance of a comprehensive asset register
Reporting on the financial performance of the business relative to budget and market
Management of internal & Statutory Audits
Management of the finance, administration & technical teams

Accounts up to trial balance
Overseeing / improving financial processes and systems
Data capture and processing
Statutory payments
Expenses, Receipting, Reconciliations
Maintaining financial records and preparing monthly accounts
Performing ledger reconciliation to supporting documentation & efficient clearing of reconciling items
Compiling the monthly VAT schedule and meeting weekly and monthly deadlines for processing, reconciling & controls
Accurate and comprehensive monthly financial packs

Key Responsibilities.
Preparation of fund accounts.
Oversight of property manager accounting teams and Operating Manager to include establishing consistency of service, and ensuring quality, accuracy and timeliness of their outputs.
Assist in preparation of interim accounting report and year-end report and accounts for audit.
Take lead in preparation and provision of working papers for year-end audit and preparation of accounts. Preparation of information for external tax advisors for tax returns.
Liaise with/oversee registrar/administration service provided by external organisation.
Handle requirements for depositary reporting, be key day to day point of contact for depositary and lead quarterly meetings. Provide input into regulatory reporting.
Support the property investment team in understanding property-specific accounting and tax issues.
Assist the property investment team with preparation of property specific performance reporting on both a quarterly and annual basis.
Assist the property investment team if required by calculating performance metrics, modelling fund return scenarios, manage & report project status and preparing budgets including cash flow forecasts.

Main Roles and Responsibilities
Providing support to the Accounting Department.
Performing basic office tasks, such as filing, data entry, answering phones, processing the mail, etc.
Handling communications with clients via phone, email, and in-person.
Processing transactions, issuing checks, and updating ledgers, budgets, etc.
Preparing financial reports.
Assisting with audits, fact checks, and resolving discrepancies.

Works under EXTREME PRESSURE
To do payments processing
To post cashbook

Works under EXTREME PRESSURE
Able to manage an entire accounts department
Strong Financial reporting skills

General company administration
Assisting the Accounts team
Administrative assistance to the Accounts team
Filing
Checking product costings
Daily management reporting
Customer service

The job entails all aspects of the following
Debtors & Creditors
Bank batches and bank reconciliations
All income, expense and cost of goods sold processing
Inventory
Complete execution of company Payroll & Third party account management
Loan account processing & management
Current asset and current liabilities
Accrued income and expenses
Prepaid income and expenses
Fixed Asset processing & able to maintain a fixed asset register
Depreciation calculations
Zimra account maintenance
Trial Balance & supporting paperwork for month end reporting and subsequently be able to report these to one of their affiliated partners / clients.
This is a Full time position as the job has quite a big work load in terms of financial reporting at the end Month to their affiliated partners / clients.
Position is based on the farm in Marondera at this stage and although there is no accommodation on the farm, they are happy to base the successful Candidate in Marondera Town
There ‘might’ be a possibility to work from home and visit the farm roughly 3 times a week (depending on the Candidate) but first prize would be full time to receive the full salary benefits.
START DATE
September 2020 for the handover to be completed by 30th September 2020.

Apply accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements control procedures.
Duties to include:
Ensuring banking and payments:
Ensure banking is done timeously
Check accuracy of banking
Authorizes petty cash and reimbursements Prepares financial reports:
Prepares operations reports
Prepares final accounts
Prepares cash flow reports
Ensures compliance to statutory obligations:
Prepares statutory payments
Computation of statutory payments
Remittance of statutory payments to ZIMRA & PG Head Office
Supervising of staff:
Supervises – cashier, debtors clerk, creditors clerk, cashbook bookkeeper
Performs financial audits:
Liaises with external auditors
Carries and review control systems

Duties to include:
Finance
To provide direction on financial management, policies and procedures
Ensure the company is complying with financial standards
Coordinate the preparation of annual operational budgets and forecasts
Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting
Preparation of monthly payments
Payroll management
Operations, administration and Logistics
Supervise and monitor all aspects of administrative, logistics and procurement activities
Develop and implement appropriate administrative systems, policies, procedures and processes to enable staff to perform their duties efficiently, effectively and safely;
Business Development

Duties to include:
Invoicing
Posting and recording of payments
Identifying accounts that need to go to collections and preparing reports for management
Monthly management reporting

Duties to include: Completing the accounts up to Trial Balance
Cash Book / Petty Cash
General Ledger
Sales Ledger / Purchase Ledger
Invoicing
Bank reconciliations
VAT Returns / Statutory Returns
Payroll
Monthly management reports

Preparation of creditors reconciliations
Assist in creditors payments and remittance advices
Assist in preparation of monthly reports
Preparation of general ledger reconciliations
Assist during stock takes
Compiling vat schedules & returns
Posting supplier invoices into Pastel
Posting payroll related journals & reconciliations
Any other duties as assigned by immediate superior.

Responsible for overseeing the business financial goals, objectives and forecasts.
Accountable for the financial management of the company, including the development of a financial strategy.
Responsible to deliver on agreed Net Profit.
Accountable for full financial function for group.
Responsible for forecasting over a current 3-year period.
Fulfils treasury function through cash forecasting and ensuring sufficient cash resources are available to support the business strategy.
Support COO in all Commercial Relationships.
Responsible for monthly Board Pack.
Improve profitability of the business.
Analysing the customer base and making recommendations accordingly to protect the bottom line (net profit forecasts).
Analysing claims and making recommendations accordingly to keep the business safe.

Major Functions/Accountabilities:
Regulatory compliance - timeous preparation of consolidated management & statutory accounts, keeping to strict and set deadlines.
Management accounting records through the compilation of board packs and preparation of other financial reports as required by management.
Maintenance of correct and reliable accounting records to be used for decision making.
Maintenance of accounting records through a strong internal control environment within the company and ensuring that this is periodically reviewed and aligned to any changes in the environment with a view to safeguarding company assests.
Providing input into formulation and implementation of the company's financial strategies.
Treasury management – through the general performance of capital investment appraisals on capex projects.
Managing relationships with bankers, suppliers, customers & maintaining a good image of the company.
Prepare annual budgets and budgetary control by providing guidance to the departments,
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and all statutory requirements of the business
General administration by overseeing the operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
Setting up and oversight of the company’s internal control systems, including overall control of all financial transactions and accountancy matters;
Liaison with the company’s external auditors and ensuring that all audit requirements, in particular those for the annual year end audit, are met on time
Tax planning, and ensuring that all tax affairs are attended to efficiently and effectively.

Support the Head of Internal Audit in scoping the audit where necessary.
Identify, assess & document risks and controls.
Complete testing.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and document them accordingly.
Write high quality audit observations and support the Audit Manager in writing the report.
Provide suggestions to management for actions to address control issues identified.
Support the Head Internal Audit in producing Audit Committee and other governance committee’s packs

The quality of the Demand Planning Process and the quality of resultant numbers.
Managing key forecasting and demand planning processes in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, Finance and related functions within Operations.
Ensuring delivery of volume forecast and subsequent financial targets by minimising inaccuracy & bias.
Generating a rolling 24 month unconstrained demand plan and ensures availability of finished goods.
Ensuring that the factory/ies are producing products, promotions and innovations according to the market requirements and ensuring that all materials are available to conduct the planned production.
Handling all projects related to new launches and re-launches pertaining to the site innovations, which, the main role is to ensure that new innovations hit the market as per the agreed time.
Reporting the Demand & Supply KPIs and running the S&OP process for assigned BU

Duties to include
Formulating, coordinating and controlling the group's budgets
Planning and managing cash flows and ensuring timeous production of financial and management accounts
Ensuring that the books of accounts are maintained according to recognised accounting standards
Formulating and reviewing accounting procedures and systems to ensure effectiveness
Ensuring that the Company complies with all statutory regulations and requirements
Providing strategic leadership and corporate direction on all finance policy issues
Leading the Finance team to ensure that the company's strategic objectives are achieved

Duties to include:
Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
Help with recruiting new staff members when necessary.
Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO/president and members of the executive management team
Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting
Advising on long-term business and financial planning
Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders
Reviewing all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures
Identify and address financial risks and opportunities for the company.
Review financial reports for ways to reduce costs.
Work well with Chief Marketing Officer, CEO, and COO to develop the strategic plan.

Duties to include:
Overseeing and reconciling of financial transactions
Recording financial data into general ledgers, which are used to produce the balance sheet
Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions
All Accounts to balance sheet level
Update and maintain the general ledger
Reconciliation of entries into accounting system
Recording of debits and credits
Maintain the trial balance, by a reconciliation of general ledgers
Credit control and dealing with bad debts
All payments

Duties:
Prepares monthly management accounts
Document financial transactions by entering account information.
Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
Complies with tax laws ensuring timeous submissions
Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Assisting the Accountant with the day to day accounting function within all aspects/areas as needed.
Posting and reconciling daily entries.
Experienced and competent enough to deal with ZIMRA on day to day matters like VAT, PAYE etc.
Bookkeeping up toTrial Balance level
Preparing financial reports.

Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account companys goals and financial standing
Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a senior financial analyst based on sound analysis
Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function

We are seeking trustworthy candidates who work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy. Accountants can expect to work with large amounts of numerical data, handle multiple tasks with deadlines, and provide transparent and complete reports to management. You should have a firm grasp of accounting and financial practices and regulations and possess strong computer and verbal and written communication skills.
To ensure success, Accountants should be prompt, honest detail-oriented, professional, and analytical. Top candidates will have excellent presentation skills with the ability to successfully communicate complex quantitative data to decision makers.
Accountant Responsibilities:
Complying with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial data.
Creating periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.
Presenting data to managers, investors, and other entities.
Maintaining accurate financial records.
Performing audits and resolving discrepancies.
Computing taxes.
Keeping informed about current legislation relating to finance and accounting.
Assisting management in the decision-making process by preparing budgets and financial forecasts.

Responsibilities and Duties Include but are not subject to:
Directing financial planning and strategy.
Analyzing and reporting on financial performance.
Overseeing audit and tax functions.
Developing and implementing accounting policies.
Preparing forecasts and comprehensive budgets.
Training accounting staff.
Reviewing departmental budgets.
Assessing, managing, and minimizing risk.
Analyzing complex financial data.
Managing internal controls.

Quarterly reporting for the funds, tax compliance and financial reporting.
Supervise fund accountants, whose responsibilities include fund and management company accounting, budgeting, cash flow management and other financial analyses for the company.
Ensure that accurate, timely analysis and reporting of financial information is in line with the firm’s goals, objectives and obligations.
Oversee preparation of fund financial statements.
Ensure completion of fund audits and oversee tax matters.
Cash management, including monitoring cash balances, capital requirements, investment funding, manage reserves, etc.
Collection, review and maintenance of portfolio company financials and reporting.
Ensure timely billing and collection of receivables from portfolio companies.
Oversee portfolio company valuations, in line with IPEVCA guidelines.
Oversee company secretarial functions.
Ensure appropriate transfer pricing and any other tax compliance documentation is in place.

Duties include:
Analyse current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures
Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance
Manage the continued development of budgeting, financial forecasting, operating plan and modelling tools
Ad-hoc reporting and analysis
Quarterly and monthly financial reports
Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programmes, menu pricing, new store roll outs as well as new projects
Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
Analyse complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
Supporting the Finance Manager and Department Heads with in-depth analysis
Prepare presentations
Responsible for promoting, driving and maintaining a safe work environment at all times and inspecting equipment for safety compliance and reporting any un-safe equipment, tools or practices
Attend to any other assigned tasks requested by management
Be a team player and ensure confidentiality at all times

Full Accounting Function
Managing Cash Flow, Cashbook, Debtors, Creditors, Reconciliations up to Trial Balance (Overseeing and Processing)
All Statutory Calculations and Submissions i.e VAT, Income Tax Clearance Certificates, Workmans Compensation Fund and Annual Returns
Payroll Journals And Reconciliations
Maintaining Spreadsheets
Updating Finances for Purchase requests, ensuring all entries are accurate
Assist Finance Manager with Strategic plans, to reduce spending and increasing profits
Obtaining Financial Data from Teams such as expenses etc to ensure records are up to date for accurate auditing at year end
General Administration

To organize and manage the accounting, administration and data processing functions in such a way that a reliable and timely administration and reporting can be assured for internal use and Group purposes, complying with fiscal statutory and operational requirements.
To ensure the implementation and respect of internal procedures to guarantee the safeguarding and optimal use of the assets of the company. This includes strict debtor management, stock control, cash management, trade creditors, control of fixed assets, application of Group and locally generally accepted accounting principles, analysis of investments in accordance with Group principles.
To assist the Managing Director in analyzing the strengths & weaknesses of the company and support the decision-making process with relevant data. Provide the financial part of the long-term and short-term planning (budget) process of the business. Act as the co-coordinator of the budget process.
Analyze performance trends, regarding turnover, gross margin, expenses and productivity digging deep to investigate and understand variances to vs budget and prior year.
Develop and follow up on working capital management, aiming for year on year improvements and other agreed key financial measures.
To participate in merger and acquisition growth activities, including investigations, evaluations, negotiations and integration in accordance with corporate objectives and plans.
To prepare capital investment proposals as required in accordance with group principles.
To manage financing requirements and optimize cash management in coordination with the Group treasury function.
To respect and ensure the application of internal control procedures, in accordance with Group guidelines, to minimize the risks of mistakes and fraud.
To assist the Managing Director in other appropriate areas as required.

Responsible for monitoring record keeping
Flagging excess project expenditure to the Accountant
Compliance to procurement and warehousing procedures
Participate in inventory management
Supervises creditor payments and reconciliations
Performs Treasury management and Bank Reconcilliations
Supervise the preparation of cash flows by Accounts Clerks

Full job description to follow.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
7 years post grad. Finance and Accounts experience
3 years experience in a CFO role
Must have finance/accounts degree (or similar)
Must have CA qualifications- Chartership
MUST HAVE A PROVEN TRACK TO MANAGE MID SIZE TEAM WITH ERP ON SAP B1
The role is open to candidates of all nationalities but must be based in Tanzania

Drive the entire finance function so that financial and controlling operations, finance policies, related IT systems, and procedures meet organisational short and long-term business objectives.
Review and own financial reporting, management information and business performance reporting to ensure accuracy, present findings and business related recommendations.
Being responsible for local FP & A activities such as forecasting, budgeting and strategic plan activities.
Principal finance contact for internal and external stakeholders such as external auditors, tax authorities, banks etc.
Lead, evaluate, motivate and develop finance team including through busy periods such as month/quarter ends, year-end closings as well as annual budgeting process.
Responsible for and contributing to finance transformation projects and initiatives such as SAP implementation etc.

Ensure proper management of cash and OD facilities at all times.
Accounts reconciliations are performed on a timely basis and reconciling items explained and cleared promptly.
Proper execution of Forex deals in accordance with treasury policies and procedures.
Proper controls over local currency and Forex Payment s processing.
Maintain up to date fit for purpose treasury procedures.
Manage and maintain e-banking systems as per the group guidelines.
Manage and maintain banking mandate as per the group guidelines and Treasury Policy.
Manage and maintain banking relationships as per the Group Treasury guidelines and Local Treasury Policy.
Insurance / Risk management and Treasury Business continuity plan
Management and control of issuance of customs bonds, guarantees.
Trustee of pension trust (where applicable).
Management of JVs.

Key Responsibilities Provide support to the Country Manager and Country Senior Management Team by significantly contributing to the overall effectiveness of the business.
Administer the financial and cash affairs of the company so that adverse exposure to interest rates and exchange rates are minimized.
Analyse and interpret the monthly revenue trends and cost reports and provide relevant information to the Senior Management Team.
Review monthly spread to ensure proper investigations are done before ledger closes for financial reporting. Review findings of these investigations.
Review and approve the monthly financial package, checking for accuracy and completeness.
Meeting all month end deadlines with regards to financial reporting.
Review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
Review forecasts and budgets as prepared by Functional Departments.
Prepare forecasts and budgets for Finance and Management
Liaise with auditors and handle any matters of principle raised by them.
Review annual tax returns for the company, including all the required schedules so as to ensure that adverse exposure to taxation is limited
Monitor that cash funds are properly managed and safely secured.
Ensure that monthly capital expenditure is reviewed and funded in the most effective and cost efficient manner
Review all BCA’s received by HOD’s.
Check status of all assets and make recommendations to Country Manager or Area Manager.
Full management and supervision of both direct and indirect staff reports with regards to work performance.
Ensure that all staff is made aware of company disciplinary code and procedure and ensure that correct disciplinary actions are taken as and when required
Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff.
Develop IKOs/KPIs with team members and monitor individual performance.
Conduct and maintain performance appraisals as per company Standards.
Implement and maintain all necessary internal control measures within the company
Ensure controls are documented and periodically reviewed to test whether they are adhered to by all functional departments within the company

Risk Management
Collaboration and third party support
Conducts audits in accordance with International Auditing Standards, Group Audit Methodology, guidelines and best practices to meet planned audit objectives and compiles evidence to support audit opinion.
Plan regional audit and risk engagements

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Manage the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Manage and maintain payroll and employee benefits program
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to EXCO and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
• Ensure a BEE strategy is communicated regularly to EXCO level with updates and progress.
• And any other reasonable task

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not subject to:
To prepare and report on financial results and internal audit results
To control all administrative (branch) procedures within a division
To maintain and improve all (branch) IT procedures within a division
To prepare and control the annual budget for a division
To improve division profitability
To successfully conclude viability studies
To coordinate timely stock takes and supplier payments

Responsible for all aspects of accounts up to monthly accounts using Pastel.
Reporting to the Finance Manager.
Up to date Pastel Evolution experience in invoicing; GRVs and reconciliations.
Up to date Microsoft excel and word experience and can prepare work papers including formulae without guidance.
Experience in stock recons.
Creditor and debtor reconciliations

The role is suited to a qualified accountant with a minimum of 10 years experience
The role is open to all nationalities but you must be willing to relocate to Tanzania if you are not already based there
We are after a leader, someone that knows numbers, has initiative and is able to multitask
Full job description to follow

Duties to include
Collect and sort invoices
Keep a thorough record of business transactions and enter data from daily work logs into the company’s general ledger system
Supporting supervisory and executive staff by performing any assigned accounting and clerical tasks
Keep a thorough record of all company charges as well as any refunds that have been issued
Keep track of any consumer issues that require a refund and make sure that the refunds are issued in a timely manner
Assist senior accounting personnel with any tasks conducted within the accounting department, or any tasks that require accounting personnel to take part
Type up any documents or items that the accounting department is responsible for including checks and invoices, as well as vouchers accounting statements, and other reports and records
Match work orders to invoices
Process invoices/bills so that they can be paid
Contact consumers to notify them of delinquent accounts and accept any payments made at the time of contact

Duties to include
Maintains database by entering new and updated customer and account information
Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information
Establishes entry priorities
Processes customer and account source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies

Duties to includes
Collect and sort invoices
Keep a thorough record of business transactions and enter data from daily work logs into the company’s general ledger system
Supporting supervisory and executive staff by performing any assigned accounting and clerical tasks
Keep a thorough record of all company charges, as well as any refunds that have been issued
Keep track of any consumer issues that require a refund and make sure that the refunds are issued in a timely manner

Purpose of role
The West Africa Zone comprises 5 countries, within a complex management matrix structure. The Zone Chief Financial Officer role manages all finance-related matters within this structure as well as develop, manage, and control the countries finance, controlling and administration functions, in accordance with overall finance guidelines, legal and tax framework and accounting standards with the objective of supporting the management decision-making process in the various countries within the Zone and contributing to the achievement of the business objectives, whilst meeting regulatory requirements, directly or indirectly, with the support of the countries CFO’s.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable effective Management by setting policies and procedures.
Through direct discussions with the Countries CFO’s monitoring the over 60 day debt.
Approval of all high Value Credit & Adjustments, based on the Delegation of Authority Guidelines.
Monitoring DSO on a monthly basis.
Review Billing queries and credit notes monthly and setup plans for improvements.
Liaise with the corporate tax, Treasury and legal team to discuss and resolve all statutory and legal matters.
Provide finance assistance to the country managers, CFOs and Cluster CFO.
Liaise with the external auditors, external tax consulates and banks.
Liaise with local tax and customs authorities.
Insure compliance with company policies and processes and compliance with local reporting and IFRS.
Review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation on a regular/ Quarterly basis in support of financial exposure.
Directly and effectively manage the cash repatriation within the Zone.
Lead, Motivate and develop the finance team within the Cluster and Review effective Training and development programs for both direct reports as well as indirect reports.

Accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
General ledger postings and statements
Reconcile accounts in a timely manner (Bank accounts, Supplier Accounts and Ledgers)
Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database
Assisting in Maintenance and updating of stores records.

Duties included: Provide accounting and clerical support to the accounting department
Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
Prepare bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database
Provide assistance and support to company personnel
Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws

Provide support to the Country Manager and Country Senior Management Team by significantly contribute to the overall effectiveness of the business.
Administer the financial and cash affairs of the company so that adverse exposure to interest rates and exchange rates are minimized.
Analyse and interpret the monthly revenue trends and cost reports and provide relevant information to the Senior Management Team.
Review monthly spread to ensure proper investigations are done before ledger closes for financial reporting. Review findings of these investigations.
Review and approve the monthly financial package, checking for accuracy and completeness.
Meeting all month end deadlines with regards to financial reporting.
Review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
Review forecasts and budgets as prepared by Functional Departments.
Prepare forecasts and budgets for Finance and Management
Liaise with auditors and handle any matters of principle raised by them.
Review annual tax returns for the company, including all the required schedules so as to ensure that adverse exposure to taxation is limited
Monitor that cash funds are properly managed and safely secured.
Ensure that monthly capital expenditure is reviewed and funded in the most effective and cost efficient manner
Review all BCA’s received by HOD’s.
Check status of all assets and make recommendations to Country Manager and/ or Regional Office.
Full management and supervision of both direct and indirect staff reports with regards to work performance.
Ensure that all staff is made aware of company disciplinary code and procedure and ensure that correct disciplinary actions are taken as and when required
Participate in the recruitment and selection of new staff.
Develop IKOs/KPIs with team members and monitor individual performance.
Conduct and maintain performance appraisals as per company Standards.
Implement and maintain all necessary internal control measures
Ensure controls are documented and periodically reviewed to test whether they are adhered to by all functional departments

Responsibilities include:
Cost control;
P&L-BS analysis;
Monthly Variances analysis;
Bank/Cash flow control;
Bank ledgers postings;
Supervise daily operations of accounting team;
Monthly reporting and periodically reporting;
Exchange rates upload;
Month end checks;
Bank reconciliations;
PO Analysis;

The duties below does not exclude other tasks from being performed if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this job.
Outline of duties:
Over see the debtor and creditor clerks to ensure that their work is up to standard with Company policy and local laws
Provide training to junior staff in their respoective role. Until such a time as they are well versed in the system and the processes you will be expected to cover for them for monthend reporting and where retraining might be needed in liaison with the Finance Manager you are to facilitate this Prepare monthly tax returns and ensure all payments are honoured on time as required by local laws
Over see the costing functions in both units and ensure any anomallies are identified and dealt with expediently in liaison with the Finance Manager
Prepare general ledger and journal entries and make daily transactions. All non routine journal entries should be discussed with you or the Finance Manager before posting Other generic duties which will be performed by junior staff for which you are expected to over see and perform is such a need requires include:
Administer, update and reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable
Administer, update and reconcile fixed assets register and make all necessary depreciation postings within the applicable and relevant periods.
Review and process expenses vouchers and reports
Daily account/bank reconciliations
Daily cash reconciliation
Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences and exceptions
Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
Assist with yearend closings
Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
Assist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements