Financial Manager - Mozambique

A results driven and high performing client of mine is currently looking for a Country Financial Manager responsible for managing the day to day operational and technical accounting activities. 
We are seeking a proactive, hands-on leader who takes ownership, drives tasks to completion and maintains consistent follow-through. The ideal candidate works with urgency, communicates effectively with stakeholders (including banks), and performs at a high level in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

This position is based in Beira, Mozambique. Applicants need to be serious about full time relocation to Beira.


Qualifications required:

• BCom / BTech / similar degree in accounting or financial management
• Post Graduate Degree or Honours is highly beneficial
• Professional Memberships are also advantageous

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Experience within a fast paced environment, preferably handling stock
• Strong understanding of exchanges rates and forex
• Experience in East African / Sub Saharan African countries or working with multiple currencies is advantageous
• Strong communication skills
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• SAP experience is beneficial
• Strong leadership skills
• People management experience

Job description: 

• Full financial management and accounting duties on a day-to-day basis
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to
• Executing IFRS compliance
• Ensure staff are trained and up to date with all accounting related standards
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Manage bank accounts, recon accounts, operational expenses, and payment structures
• Develop and implement business systems and structures that aid in maximising efficiency
• Drives tasks to completion
• Stock counts and reports
• Monitoring costs and identifying cost saving initiatives
• Payroll management and compliance to company and government regulations
• Ensuring HR compliance
• Liaise and assist with preparation for External Audits
• Debtor and Creditor management
• Tax compliance, management and reporting
• Customer credit vetting
• Inventory management controls
• Review monthly petty cash
• VAT and statutory recons
• Preparation of annual financial statements
• Fixed asset register