General Manager Finance

1. Financial Strategy & Planning

• • Prepares and implements financial plans and strategy in line with the goals and objectives of senior management.

• • Ensures the establishment of financial and commercial principles, systems, procedures and practices and ensure the timely preparation of financial and management reports and forecasts to senior management. Ensures the formulation of budgetary policies, procedures and processes, and that budget compilation takes place on a timely basis every year.

• • Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives

• • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

• • Provide strategic recommendations to senior management

• • Ensures that appropriate retrieval measures are taken relating to the accounting areas, based on reports submitted by Internal / External Auditors.

• • Directs the budget preparation and review cycles efficiently by ensuring the timely and accurate compilation of the annual business unit budget, semi-annual forecasts, monthly mid-quarter updates, quarterly close process and long term plan.

• • Monitors staff numbers and competency levels within the finance function and initiates appropriate retrieval measures for efficiency.

• • Ensures that reports from external auditors have been verified and reviewed by senior management. Obtains adequate insurance coverage for the company’s assets. Guides department managers in all financial issues involving efficient planning, co-ordination, adherence to budget target / work schedules, etc.

• • Creates and maintains financial analyses reporting and ensures they prompt and accurate to enable effective decision making by Top Management.

  2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • • Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial statements

  • • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations

  • • Liaise with auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders

    3. Financial Control & Risk Management

    • • Establish and maintain strong internal controls

    • • Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies

    • • Monitor financial performance and variances

    
    

    4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

    • • Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity

    • • Oversee banking relationships, funding, and investment activities

    • • Optimize capital structure and cost of funds

    
    

    5. Cost Management & Profitability

    • • Analyze costs and recommend efficiency improvements

    • • Drive profitability through financial insights and performance monitoring

    • • Support pricing and margin strategies 6. Leadership & Team Management

      • • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team

      • • Set performance goals and ensure team productivity

      • • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

      
      

      7. Business Partnering

      • • Collaborate with other departments to support decision-making

      • • Provide financial insights for new projects, investments, and expansions

      • • Support mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring activities (if applicable) Reviews financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and oversees the preparation of balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize the current and projected financial position of the company