Our client, A vertically integrated agricultural investment and trading companies in sub-Saharan Africa, passionate about investing in upstream farm cultivation, agro-processing and storage facilities is looking to hire a Finance Manager

• Develop and implement financial strategies, plans, and budgets to support the organization's goals and objectives.
•  Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and presentations for management and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and control expenses to ensure they align with the approved budget.
• Optimize cash flow by effectively managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working capital.
• Stay updated on market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact the organization's financial position.
•  Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making processes.
•  Ensure or execute statutory and commercial accounting according to the legal requirements and IFRS guidelines.
•  Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
•  Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements.
•  Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes to inform financial decisions.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, such as executives, investors, and suppliers.
•  Conduct financial analysis and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
•  Monitor and analyze key financial indicators, such as revenue, expenses, and cash flow, to identify potential risks or opportunities.
•  Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity and optimize cash utilization.
•  Evaluate and mitigate financial risks, including market fluctuations, interest rate risks, and credit risks.
•  Oversee day-to-day financial operations, i.e account payable and receivable, payroll, and transactions.
•  Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and presentations for management
•  Ensure up-to-date knowledge of (local) financial and fiscal laws, theories and developments and financial contractual requirements
•  Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
•  Develop, plan, and implement innovative and cost-effective supply chain strategies.
•  Identify and develop financing opportunities in line with department targets

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience working as a finance manager and developing financial reports and metrics
•  Experience in preparing financial statements according to IRFRS
• Taxation experience, i.e. preparing annual tax returns
•  Needs to be a certified Accountant (either ICAN, CIMA or ACCA membership)
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, experience with datasets, VBA, PowerQuery, Power Pivot or PowerBI