Finance Manager

Financial Management of African Operations Act remotely as Finance Manager for selected Group companies operating in Africa. Supervise and support local finance teams in Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique and other jurisdictions. Review monthly management accounts, balance-sheet reconciliations, cash-flow forecasts and operational financial reports. Monitor working capital, project profitability, expenditure, receivables, payables and cash requirements. Provide financial guidance to country managers, project managers and operational teams. Travel regularly to Group operations to review financial performance, controls, compliance and finance-team capabilities. Management Reporting and Analysis Prepare monthly management reports for senior management. Analyse financial and operational performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods. Identify significant variances, risks and performance trends and recommend corrective action. Assist with annual budgets, forecasts, financial models and long-term business plans. Prepare financial information and presentations for Board meetings, shareholders’ meetings and monthly management meetings. Convert complex financial information into clear and commercially relevant presentations. Taxation and Corporate Compliance Support compliance with corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax and other applicable taxes across multiple jurisdictions. Coordinate with tax advisers, auditors, legal advisers and regulatory authorities. Monitor tax exposures, filing requirements and changes in relevant legislation. Support compliance with Mauritius corporate laws and the legal and regulatory requirements of the Group’s operating countries. Assist the company secretarial team with financial information required for statutory filings, Board matters and corporate transactions. Internal Controls and Risk Management Review and strengthen internal controls, approval procedures and financial reporting processes. Ensure compliance with Group policies, delegated authorities and governance requirements. Identify financial, tax, compliance and operational risks and recommend appropriate mitigating measures. Assist with fraud prevention, internal investigations and control reviews where required. Promote consistent financial practices across all Group entities. Systems and Process Improvement Improve the efficiency, accuracy and automation of financial reporting processes. Make effective use of advanced Excel, artificial intelligence tools, financial software and data-analysis applications. Support the implementation, improvement or integration of ERP systems across Group companies. Develop standardised reporting templates, dashboards and finance procedures. Train and support finance personnel in the use of systems, reporting tools and Group accounting policies. Group Financial Reporting and Consolidation Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements for the Group. Ensure that financial statements comply with IFRS and applicable statutory reporting requirements. Review reporting submissions from subsidiaries and resolve accounting or consolidation issues. Manage intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, foreign currency translations and consolidation adjustments. Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors and finance teams across the Group. Maintain appropriate accounting policies, reporting procedures and financial controls throughout the Group. Requirements Qualifications Qualified Chartered Accountant or ACCA member. Candidates who have completed most ACCA examinations and are close to qualification may also be considered. A relevant degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline would be advantageous. Experience Approximately 3–5 years of relevant post-qualification or senior-level experience. Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or in another managerial finance role. Demonstrable experience preparing group consolidated financial statements. Strong practical knowledge of IFRS. Experience in taxation, corporate compliance and statutory financial reporting. Experience working within a diversified, multinational or multi-entity group is strongly preferred. Exposure to construction, mining, engineering, agriculture or project-based businesses would be advantageous. Experience working in African jurisdictions would be highly beneficial. Previous audit experience with a reputable accounting firm would be an advantage. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 7 working days