8.6.6 Finance Lead

* Formulate and recommend financial policies and procedures and upon approval, ensure that they are appropriately implemented within the company.* Create a budget and annual business plan and consistently review, evaluate, & discuss plan-related issues to maximize returns on investment against objectives.
* Consolidate all budgets and ensure integrity of budget preparation, control, and reporting process.* Share financial advice on the overall corporate financial position.
* Coordinate and supervise all financial and accounting operations e.g. credits, expenditures, collection, etc.* Review the summary of comparative budgeting reports and suggest corrective action as necessary, based on the actual results achieved.
* Ensure the adoption of all necessary measures to protect the company assets e.g. internal control and proper insurance coverage.* Conduct various financial and organizational studies in order to analyze and suggest optimal utilization of resources.
* Coordinate with bankers, financial institutions, and insurance companies to resolve relevant matters and monitor the banks' credit and other collection facilities.* Supervise all finance functions and ensure adherence to approved policies and procedures.
* Manage and ensure the preparation of periodic financial reports for submission to the direct supervisor.* Recommend accounting systems, policies and procedures for management review and possible approval to facilitate accounting transactions.
* Maintain reliable and accurate accounting records for the company and produce accounts as necessary* Supervise the recording and posting of payables, receivables, fixed assets, general expenses and payroll transactions, generate periodic reports for monitoring, and control purposes.
* Produce regular analyses of payables, revenue and receivables to assist direct supervisor in decision making.* Coordinate with the external auditors on the review of accounting records and ensure they are provided with required documents and files.
* Establish a filing system for all docs in relation to accounting & ensure it is constantly updated.* Practice duties and roles in line with the authorities matrix as delegated
* Perform other ad-hoc responsibilities and tasks as needed to manage all financial activities