SUMMARY:

Our Client is a group of companies based in South Sudan looking to hire for positions in their subsidiary companies. The role will be based in South Sudan

JOB PURPOSE:

The incumbent reports to the CEO. The Successful candidate for this position will be responsible for the following key functions:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Functions:

• Formulate financial strategies and provide key input in the development and implementation of the company’s strategic business plans, annual work plans and budgets
• Ensure that appropriate controls and monitoring mechanisms are set in place and are enforceable at all times
• Review the capital structure of the company and recommend changes in line with Board resolutions
• Maintain a motivated team of employees with focus on continuous skills development, in liaison with the HR function

Financial Management

• Provide leadership in the company’s accounting and financial management strategy formulation process
• Provide key input in the preparation and implementation of the company’s investment plans and annual business plans to optimize the company’s financial performance
• Strengthen the company’s operations/business growth and overall profitability
• Oversee and lead the annual budgeting and planning process for the company
• Manage effectively the company’s financial resources and ensure smooth running of all business operations
• Monitor and analyze the company’s financial performance against annual budgets
• Ensure that financial reports are prepared and presented in an accurate and timely manner and explain variances and pro-actively rectify and put in place remedial agreed plans
• Implement and maintain robust financial management and reporting systems and ensuring that all procedures are strictly adhered to in line with generally accepted accounting principles and guidelines;
• Plan and coordinate preparations for external statutory audits and lead in the preparation of  draft company financial statements
• Manage external audits and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, statutory requirements and company policies; and
• Comply with all financial regulations in line with good governance principles

Tax Planning and Compliance Management

• Comply to all relevant tax laws and regulations
• Design and implement policies that result in reducing the tax burden for the company

Risk Management

• Manage the operating environment to minimize risk of potential loss of financial resources and reputation
• Work with the Executive Team on contingency planning, and put in place appropriate measures to mitigate foreseeable risks
• Understand enterprise risk management and in liaison with Head of Risk and Compliance put in place mitigating measures to reduce or eliminate financial, operational and strategic risks

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• First Degree from reputable university in Commerce, Accountancy, Economics or any relevant field
• Professional qualification and member of professional Accounting institutions
• Masters’ Degree in Business, Finance, Economics any other relevant field as an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English both oral and written
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter and must demonstrate interest and proven ability to solve problems without supervision;
• Experience in use of SAP, Oracle or similar Enterprise Resource Programs is of advantage
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a relevant job at the executive management level