Job Description

As the Finance Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, operations, reporting, and compliance. You will ensure that the company’s financial policies and procedures align with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. You will also provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management while managing a finance team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Budgeting
Prepares and manages departmental budgets and financial plans.
Drafts and contributes to the Objective Key Results (OKRs) for the department for first 6 months (H1) and last 6 months (H2) of the year
Executes and manages the OKRs, including assigning and following up on tasks with deadlines to achieve the set objectives and key results per department within the BU
Financial Operations
Manages cash flow and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
Oversees payroll, staff loans, and audits financial records for accuracy.
Ensures proper treasury management and risk control measures.
Disburses executive payroll and manages executive loan accounts
Reviews asset register to ensure accurate movement and recording.
Monitors the procurement process of the organisation
Audits the billing system against the Financial system
Financial Reporting
Prepares monthly financial reports including income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets.
Provides financial insights and recommendations to the Managing Director and Board of Directors.
Prepares Cost Budget vs Actual variance report for Managing Director review
Contributes to business agility through awareness of industry & business environment and providing recommendations to minimise risk and maximise benefit
Prepares finance board pack for Webdev Business Units and consolidated Webdev Group Management accounts including accurate management accounts for the income statement, cashflow, balance sheet, and recommended dividend distribution for the approval of the Managing Director
Analyses financial performance against strategic objectives and identify strategic financial insights and recommendations to the MD and board
Compliance & Risk Management
Creates, reviews, updates and implements finance policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Managing Director approval.
Researches, recommends, and presents innovative ways to improve financial efficiency through process improvements and technology adoption to the MD.
Monitors internal compliance with Finance Policies and SOPs
Ensure compliance with tax laws and statutory requirements
Facilitates internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of any issues.
Team Management
Leads and mentors the finance team.
Manages team performance, recruitment, and development.
Handles general, disciplinary and grievance issues, by taking the appropriate action or escalates to the HR and Administration Lead if required.
Fosters a collaborative and results-oriented team culture aligned with the company's values

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (Essential).
Professional certification (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA) (Essential).
6+ years of experience in financial management, reporting, and budgeting (Essential).
3+ years of experience managing a finance team (Essential).
Skills:
Proficiency in modern accounting software and financial systems.
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.
Why Join Us:
Competitive salary and benefits.
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Professional growth and development within a market-leading company.

How to Apply

How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are ready to take on an exciting new challenge, please click this link https://forms.gle/fpFC5xCRAfFLqquA7 to submit your application by Wednesday 25 September 2024.