Job offer: Finance Manager

Job Summary
On behalf of our happy client from the retail and entertainment industry, we are looking for a reliable Finance Manager to oversee the financial and management reporting of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.

Job Responsibilities

Overseeing and managing all aspects of the finance department

Ensuring controls and compliances

Oversight of the month-end process including ensuring the completion of the general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations and production of the P&L statements

Completion of the commentary around variance to budget

Cashflow forecasting

Preparing the annual statutory accounts

Submitting taxation returns and liaison with external tax specialists

Liaising with external auditors and banks

Managing the company’s financial systems

Providing commentary and analysis around the company’s performance to the management team

Providing financial advice to management regarding initiatives to improve the company’s financial performance

Management of qualified accountants and junior team members

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. Professional qualification such as CPA or similar is a must.

Minimum 5 years of finance/accounting experience in a senior/managerial role

Experience using budgeting, forecasting and reporting tools

Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages

Staff management experience

Strong financial reporting and tax experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confident dealing with senior stakeholders

Ability to solve complex issues

Able to work under pressure

Strong attention to detail

Candidates who are native Zanzibaris(born in Zanzibar) are strongly encouraged to apply