Finance Manager (1739-FMgr)

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