Finance Department Head

The Finance Head ensures timely recording, tracking, analyzing, and reporting of all financial information to Management. Ensures management receives these reports regularly to develop strategic business plans and make better decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages and oversees the daily operations of the Finance Department.
• Works closely with the EVP.
• Creates efficient and effective methods for tracking financial data.
• Oversees effective and timely posting of transactions in the financial system on their corresponding chart of accounts and balance sheets to produce the needed financial reports needed for business and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts financial audits for the purpose of verifying the accuracy and reliability of the financial data and carried out through the examination of financial transactions.
• Establishes and enforces department controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates with independent external auditors with regard to periodic audit schedules.
• Undertake the financial analysis of the Business’ monthly performance. Update Operations and Department Heads regularly on performance highlighting opportunities and potential risks;
• Assist business in analyzing variance and variations from stated strategies at business and segment levels;
• Enhance financial controls environment through improvement of existing infrastructure and capabilities;
• Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Financial Management or related course
• Must have at least five years (5) Department Head Level work experience from retail companies and related industries.
• Technology savvy, must be proficient in using financial software.
• With above-average oral and written communication skills
• Numerate, must be analytical and with good problem-solving skills
• Can think logically and pay keen attention to details
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills