Finance Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning. You will drive financial performance and support sound decision-making through strong analytical and numerical expertise.

Key Responsibilities.

General Finance Operations

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the finance department.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (suppliers, banks, auditors) and internal stakeholders (senior management, department heads).
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, on time, and efficiently.
• Review balances and reconciliations periodically.
• Maintain and update the fixed assets register.
• Establish and maintain adequate accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitor new accounting and reporting standards and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
• Support executives in implementing policies aligned with IFRS, audit standards, VAT regulations, and risk management frameworks.

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure customer billing and receipts are accounted for accurately and on time.
• Oversee timely AR booking and reporting.
• Manage customer notices and follow up on payments promptly.

Accounts Payable

• Lead the AP function and ensure efficient processes for transaction booking and payments.
• Review outstanding invoices weekly.
• Resolve vendor matters and disputes.
• Sign cheques within delegated authority limits.
• Manage petty cash.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Lead preparation of financial statements and manage external audits and auditor liaison.
• Manage stakeholder cash calls and all monthly and ad hoc reporting within required timelines.
• Review financial statements of group companies prepared by other country teams where CFRO approval is required.
• Prepare monthly management and shareholder reports.
• Design and continuously improve internal reporting templates (MIS, Business Review Meetings).

Cost Reporting

• Manage preparation and review of project cost reports.
• Oversee review of variation orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or Accounting.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• 10–15 years of finance experience in real estate development or construction.
• 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven financial and business acumen.
• Experience leading a large, complex financial portfolio.
• Exposure to investment, real estate, and emerging sectors.