FINANCE MANAGER- ALLIED TIMBERS Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd 615 views

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An exciting opportunity for the position of Finance Manager has arisen for suitably qualified and experienced persons at Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd. Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd is an extensive, local and international provider of high quality and durable timber-based solutions for both industrial, domestic and end user markets. The successful incumbentwill report to the Chief Finance Officerand shall be based in Mutare.

Duties and Responsibilities
1) Maintaining relevant accounting records which conform to the requirements of the Companies Act and International Accounting Standards
2) Preparing statutory financial statements and monthly management accounts
3) Co-ordinating the preparation of revenue, departmental expenses and CAPEX budgets, reviewing and providing advice on same before consolidation into the Master Budget
4) Ensuring that expenses being incurred are within budget, highlighting to management any material overruns requiring approval before commitment
5) Compiling cost build-ups and provide appropriate advice on pricing of products/services
6) Providing advice on the value creation through elimination of non-income earning assets
7) Performing business analysis as well as project appraisals
8) Timely preparation and submission of corporate tax, VAT, PAYE returns and other statutory returns
9) Ensuring RBZ compliance to requirements relating to exports and imports of goods and services
10) Continuous review of internal control systems and procedures to ensure that they remain relevant in terms of safeguarding company assets
11) Co-ordinating year-end external audit processes and ensuring external audit costs are kept to an absolute minimum
12) Treasury management including the preparation/presentation ofcash flow forecasts
Qualifications and Experience
⦁ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/professional qualification such as CA/ACCA/CIMA
⦁ Minimum of 2 years’ working experience in an Accountant or Finance Manager’s role
⦁ Clean class 4 Driver’s license

Skills and Knowledge
⦁ Experience with accounting packages such as MS Dynamics
⦁ Critical and analytical thinking
⦁ Excellent communication skills
⦁ Proficiency in Microsoft office especially Ms Excel, Ms Word and Powerpoint

Remuneration
A remuneration package commensurate with education and experience will be given to the successful candidate.