Key Responsibilities
Cashflow & Financial Reporting
- Manage weekly rolling cashflow forecasts and reviews
- Prepare monthly and quarterly cashflow reports
- Provide insights to support liquidity and financial planning
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Ensure accurate posting of vendor invoices in ERP
- Perform regular creditor analysis (weekly & monthly)
- Plan and execute vendor payments
- Coordinate with banks on FX transactions and payments
Accounts Receivable (AR) & Collections
- Monitor debtor balances and drive collections
- Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, BD, Delivery) and clients
- Resolve billing and payment disputes
Unbilled & Revenue Tracking
- Conduct monthly unbilled analysis and reporting
- Work with internal teams to resolve invoicing issues
- Follow up with clients on purchase orders when needed
Prepayments & Audit
- Monitor prepayments and advances, ensuring timely reconciliation
- Support external audit processes, including documentation and auditor engagement
Operational Excellence
- Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations
- Leverage systems and tools to improve efficiency and data accuracy
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and develop the finance team
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support business goals
Person Specifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Master's degree will be an added advantageProfessional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is preferred 6–8 years of relevant experience in finance operations, accounting, or financial management Prior experience in a team lead or supervisory role is preferredExperience in IT, telecommunications, or services industry is an advantageProven experience in:- Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
- Financial reporting and month-end close activities
- Strong understanding of Financial accounting principles and reporting standards
- Working capital management (cash flow, AP, AR, collections)
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Exposure to FX transactions and treasury operations
- Good knowledge of audit processes and internal control
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage stakeholders across finance and business teams
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
- High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to transparency and accountability
- Proactive and innovative approach, continually seeking ways to improve financial and supply chain processes
- Customer-focused mindset, ensuring financial and supply chain practices align with business needs and enhance overall performance
