Silondwa Engineering Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced members of the public for the following vacant position:

FINANCE MANAGER

1.      PURPOSE

To analyze daily financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance on future financial plans so as to enable Management make sound business decisions and meeting the company’s objectives.

2.      STATEMENT OF MAIN DUTIES

(a)  Provides financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.

(b)  Advises on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take in order to meet the intended objectives.

(c)  Maintains the financial health of the organization in order to meet all company financial requirements.

(d)  Develops trends and projections for the firm’s finances in order to keep track of income and expenditure.

(e)  Conducts reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

(f)   Oversees operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.

(g)  Manages the preparation of the company’s budget in order to guide financial activities.

(h)  Liaises with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.

(i)    Corresponds with various other departments and GRZ as well as business partners in order to discuss company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

(j)    Carries out adhoc duties as assigned by the Managing Director from time-to time in order to enhance team efforts.

3.       Education and Work Experience

• Grade 12
• Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or other related discipline
• 5 years of relevant work experience

Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the finance sector
• Good knowledge of accounting of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards
• Sound knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP
• Good data gathering, analysis and problem solving skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools