Our Client is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager for its operation. The Finance Manager will report directly to the CEO and will have the responsibility and oversight over all the finance/accounting and reporting requirements of the company.
Responsibilities:
. Design the system, infrastructure and processes to internalize the Finance function, currently outsourced to an external service provider.
. Manage the transition/migration process in a secure and confidential manner.
. Maintain the general accounting system and records of the Company, whilst continuously ensuring compliance with Company policies, relevant accounting standards and other regulatory requirements.
. Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
. Ensure proper and timely filling of financial statements to the FSC and the Stock Exchange of Mauritius.
. Liaise with media/press companies for the publishing of abridged and final accounts.
. Undertake all other statutory fillings including but not limited to tax fillings.
. Overview external audit exercises.
. Undertake and/or oversee valuation of investments for accounting purposes.
. Oversee the payroll processing.
. Conception of the annual report and project managing the overall process.
. Prepare budgets, forecasts and long term financial plans.
. Conceive presentations to the Board of Directors on the financials of the Company.
. Design and maintain an efficient internal control system and oversee the internal audit function.
. Liaise with brokers and other financial institutions as and when required.
. Represent the company and/or attend Board meetings of investee companies.
. Edit and update the Investor Relations section of the Company website.
. Develop tools, dashboards and systems to ensure relevant financial indicators/KPIs are constantly available to Management of the company.
. Ensure comprehensive, relevant and timely reporting streams from portfolio companies (including subsidiaries and associates).
. Analyse and flag investment portfolio financial performance issues and/or advise on remedial actions.
. Design and maintain risk management tools/system and devise mitigating strategies for the Company.
. Develop risk management tools to monitor and flag issues with investee companies.
. Manage payments to creditors, bank transfers and bank reconciliations.
. Monitor and manage cash balances.
. Undertake short and long term cash flow planning taking into consideration the working capital requirements of the Company as well as anticipated cash disbursements for investments.
. Monitor and manage short term money market investments of the Company.
. Contribute to the deal pipeline.
. Undertake financial feasibility studies for new investment projects.
. Develop comprehensive financial models.
. Assist in the structuring of investment transactions.
. Assist in portfolio management.
Profile:
. Holder of a university degree.
. Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CPA).
. At least 5-year experience as Finance Manager or similar role within a large organization at corporate or cluster level.
. Proven analytical skills.
. Proficiency in devising financing models/financial engineering.
. Comfortable interacting with Senior Management.
. Knowledge of all statutory and legal requirements of listed companies.
. Proficient user of an accounting package.
. Advanced skills in Excel and other MS Office suite applications.
. Demonstrated business acumen.
. Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
. Demonstrated organizational skills.
. Flexibility, resilience and adaptability.
. Detailed oriented and a having a ‘can do attitude’.
. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills in both English and French.
. Previous experience in the investment sector would be a definite advantage