DIPC - Finance Manager

Department:

Advisory

Job type:

Permanent

Closing date:

07-Feb-16

Reference Number:

128-TAN00022

The Company

Looking for a financial leader for a fast growing manufacturing business
 Our client DIPC is a bottling company based in Dodoma. Their construction of the new bottling facility is nearing completion.  It will enable production of various beverages utilizing 3 bottling lines. In addition to new manufacturing space, a new administrative office adjacent to the plant is being built, which will house all management personnel including the Finance manager. DIPC is directly related to the Dodoma Christian Medical Center and has been established to provide future support for the ongoing operations of the hospital.
DIPC wishes to employ a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will report to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors.
Job purpose:
The Finance Manager will be responsible for all financial and accounting aspects of the business.  This includes establishing protocols, financial reporting, tax compliance, and general financial management.  A person who is skilled and able to work with other management personnel to maximize returns is essential.

Roles & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Advising  the  Directors,  CEO  and  Board  of  Directors  in the United States on  the  financial  implications,  of business/ project activities
• Leading the design and implementation of the structure of financial resources and all financial operations of the company
• Actively managing company cash flow on a daily basis and generate relevant cash flow projections and forecasting
• Maintaining internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and project budgets and actual expenditures
• Participating in the Operational Review meetings and represent the finance division in those meetings
• Collaboratively developing operating policies and procedures, improvement programs and management systems for the attainment of objectives of specific projects and the company
• Acting on behalf of the CEO when required

Requirements

Qualification and experience required:

• Integrity
• CPA/ACCA, a degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage
• Fluent in Swahili and English, Italian is an added advantage
• At  least 5 years post CPA  financial  management  experience with  P&L  and  Balance Sheet responsibility in a commercial environment
• Strong operational experience in finance, preferably in manufacturing and processing entities
• Strong financial management and profit maximisation skills
• Strong treasury and cash management background
• Experience in dealing with cost management and optimization
• Experience with initiating and leading improvement programs, developing and implementing strategic plans
• The ability to set priorities and escalate situations timely when needed
• The ability to balance listening and learning with speaking up and convincing the management and board of a different view when the situation requires so
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship skills
• Strong knowledge of financial compliance and governance requirements
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work successfully under pressure

Competitive compensation, established by the Board and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

If you believe your career objectives match this challenging role, please apply by 2 February 2016.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

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