Manager Business Support Financial Control

Accountabilities: • Develop, monitor and review, Internal Accounting Policies and Standard Operating Procedures for each area of operation within the business unit, in line with business needs, with focus on process improvement and internal control. • Facilitate risk management process and mitigation activity through appropriate trend analysis and impact modelling on company business operations, initiatives, projects, strategic goals and objectives. • Establish and enforce proper accounting methods for financial accounting and oversee month end / year end closing activities. • Develop advanced financial models and conduct analysis using a broad range of quantitative tools and techniques (trend analyses on past financial and operational performance, root cause analyses, analysis of profitability drivers, scenario modelling for future options, unit-cost benchmarking). • Responsible to participate in the annual strategic planning process - this may encompass industry and market trends and analysis, SWOT analysis, scenario analysis and planning, budgeting and forecasting, strawman development and sensitivity analysis. Qualifications About you You will possess: • A minimum of 6 years specialist of job-related experience required. • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Ability to analyse, interpret data and present effectively. • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of records and information. • Excellent Command of English language. • Good knowledge of internal finance system. • Knowledge of cost centre accounting, preparing budgets and forecasts. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to review variances, understand business cycle and their impact on the profit and loss account. • Must have excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Access and Power Point and have proficiency with Oracle Financials. • Strong Interpersonal and relationship building skills. • Must be self-starter, work independently, have excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritizes, handle multiple responsibilities, work interruptions and meet deadlines. • Able to work with more than one reporting line. • Proven commercial skills and business acumen. • Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills.