Group Finance Operations Manager.

Closing Date: 
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Location of the Job: 
Gaborone

Role: Group Finance Operations Manager.

 

Department: Group Operations, Shared Services.

 

Reporting to: Group Head of Shared Services.

 

Location: Gaborone Botswana.

 

Position Requirements

 

  1. Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar degree required.

 

  1. Experience:

 

  • A minimum of 5 years’ post articles experience OR a minimum of 8 years’ experience in an Accounting role.
  • Financial Shared Services experience is highly advantageous.

 

  1. Certifications:

CA/ACCA/ACA or similar professional qualification essential.

 

  1. Knowledge:
  • Sound knowledge of Accounting Financial management.
  • Knowledge of Financial Reporting and the relevant statutory requirements.
  • Working knowledge of the relevant accounting software.
  • Knowledge of the Agile ways of working.
  • Knowledge of process re-engineering.

 

  1. Skills
  • Previous experience in managing collections, AR, AP and Reconciliation functions within a Shared Services environment.
  • Experience in B2B Collections environment on multi plant / legal entity structure.
  • Strong communication skills and experience in interacting with both external customers and internal divisions.
  • Attention to accuracy and details.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to convert analytical findings into business recommendations.
  • Ability to identify risks and find solutions.
  • Experience in leading process improvement, automation and organisational transformation within a financial operations environment.

 

  1. Main Purpose (Why does the job exist)

The role will be to manage a team responsible for the timely & accurate processing of the financial control, accounting & reporting activities; provide support and coordination through financial reporting and analysis, and be part of the implementation team on delivering automated solutions in Finance Operations.

 

  1. Critical Deliverables /Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities
  • Controls and provides guidance and operational support to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations team, as well as the wider finance function.
  • Ensures best practice is applied and 3rd party providers adhere to agreed policies and processes.
  • Leads by example, provide excellent customer service and represents the Shared Service Centre.
  • Manages and supports the Accounts Payables Lead and Reconciliations Leads .
  • Provides direction and credit management expertise to other organisational plants regarding accounts receivable and credit control policies and procedures.
  • Ensures that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognise performance.
  • Reviews and agrees Standard Operation Procedures upholding best practice.
  • Ensures all past due accounts are collected in line with corporate policy.
  • Drives automation of SSC processes to increase efficiency and results.

 

 

  1. Key Performance Indicators
  • Proactive in identifying process inefficiencies and offer suggestions for improvements.
  • Adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA’s).
  • Reporting Compliance.
  • Variance Analysis.
  • Financial documents availability.
  • Quality of service (Customer satisfaction).

 

  1. Complexity of the Role
  • Multi-cultural awareness and the ability to interact with a wide range of differing levels of staff.
  • Ability to work and collaborate with team members in different geographical locations.

 

  1. Please note the following:

 

The deadline for applications is 10 January 2024. Interested candidates should apply at: https://letshego.seamlesshiring.com/h/advanced#/jobs/view/2785.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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