- Develop and implement long-term financial business plans, including performance analysis and reporting.
- Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Accounting and Finance Department.
- Analyse, interpret, and track the company's financial data to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide financial reports and insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Monitor budgeting and forecasting, highlighting potential risks and opportunities.
- Conduct year-on-year profit and loss analysis to assess financial performance.
- Lead quarterly and annual financial reporting, presenting findings to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Identify financial risks and report findings to the Director of Operations.
- Take immediate corrective actions to rectify errors in financial record-keeping.
- Oversee payroll operations, with a view to assuming full responsibility within the probationary period.
- Implement financial checks for transactions and reconciliations across the business.
- Develop and maintain a robust purchase order and general ledger system.
- Establish efficient invoice tracking and payment procedures.
- Lead outstanding invoice recovery strategies alongside the Director of Operations.
- Continuously review and improve accounting practices and procedures.
- Maintain and enforce financial accounting policies, methods, and principles.
- Analyse customer trends to safeguard and strengthen the company’s financial position.
- Assist in setting and achieving realistic, profitable financial goals.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees across the business.
- Ensure compliance with financial certifications (MBA, CIMA, ACCA, AAT) and make them available for audits.
- Maintain up-to-date financial knowledge by undertaking further qualifications as required.
- Attend relevant financial workshops, seminars, and networking events
- Proven experience in financial management and business strategy.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing finance teams.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial insights effectively.
- A proactive approach to risk management and financial planning.