The Finance Manager/Board Secretary will be accountable for ensuring that the finance function operates to the highest standards. In addition, he/she will perform functions of a company Secretary.

Specifically, the Job duties include but not limited to:

1.   Finance Functions:

• Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.
• Reviewing, monitoring, and managing budget.
• Developing strategies that work to minimize financial risk.
• Developing cash flow statements and managing credit.
• Predicting future financial trends and directing investments.
• Reporting to Management and Stakeholders and providing advice how the company and future business decisions might be impacted by the Company’s Financial Performance.
• Developing long-term business plans based on these reports.

2.   Board Functions

The Finance Manager/Board Secretary will also be expected to perform the following Board functions:

• Organize and record the activities of the Board and Committee meetings.
• Ensure that MHCL complies with its governing legislation.
• Keep and maintain all MHCL’s corporate and historical records.
• Promote strong Corporate Governance practices.
• Advise and assist individual Board Members with respect to their duties and responsibilities.
• Facilitate the orientation and on-going training of Board Members.
• Administer MHCL’s Code of conduct and Ethics.

3. Candidate

The preferred candidate must possess the following:

3.1 Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline with a professional qualification
• Valid membership with the ZICA
• 5 years’ experience in organisations of similar standing as MHCL
• Previous experience as a Board secretary will be an added advantage

3.2 Key Skills and Knowledge

• Good analytical and conceptual skills to plan and monitor budgets against actuals and implementation of internal control frameworks
• Budgeting and currency management experience
• Able to prepare financial statements and management accounts with minimum supervision
• Good understanding of cash flow management
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Financial Software packages (particularly SAGE pastel, Pastel Evolution), Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong team leader with experience of leading, engaging and motivating a dynamic team
• A practical, solution oriented pragmatic person able to exercise initiative and sound judgement.