Finance Director Full-Time

Our client

Our client, a microfinance bank, part of Pan African group with branches in most parts of Mozambique seeks to hire a competent Finance Director to fulfil the following functions:

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the efforts, results, and success of an organisation’s finance department. Provides financial advice and support to help senior executives make key decisions.

Duties:

• Oversee, review, and adhere to the budgets for each business department;
• Assist in company-wide budgetary planning;
• Ensure that all of the company’s financial practices are in line in statutory regulations and legislation;
• Analyse the financial climate and market trends to assist senior executives in creating strategic plans for the future;
• Interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed;
• Monitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactions;
• Supervise financial assistants and other employees in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including tracking financial data, invoicing, payroll, etc;
• Prepare official reports on a monthly and annual basis;
• Seek out methods and practices to minimise financial risk;
• Contract auditing services to ensure financial monitoring is up-to-date;
• Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors, including banking institutions and accountants;
• Update and implement financial policies and procedures;
• Maintain a policy manual for the finance department;
• Work with human resources employees to secure candidates who will be an asset to the finance department;
• Establish and implement a training program for new finance employees.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in accounting, business, finance, or a related field;
• Several years of experience in finance;
• Excellent mathematical skills; leadership skills;
• Management experience; integrity; honesty;
• Understanding of data privacy standards; exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Thorough understanding of business principles and practices;
• Superior attention to detail; organisational skills;
• Planning skills; problem-solving skills;
• Research skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skills; computer skills; multi-tasking skills.