Head of Finance

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial operations of the subsidiary and implement operational best practices.
• Prepare daily reports to the GMD, Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts, arrange for debt and equity financing.
• Review and reconcile ledgers and financial statements.
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
• Devise and implement manual or computer-based system for general accounting
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• These reports include balance sheets, income statements, and tax returns.
• Formulating and review of finance policies and procedures
• Direct and coordinate activities of other accountants performing accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
• Regular training of accountants within the group
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure that all financial data is correctly captured and reported.
• Audits and prepares reports to substantiate transactions prior to settlement.
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• BSc in Accounting and a minimum of seven years experience
• Professional certifications are an added advantage.
• At least 3 years’ professional experience in the travel industry.
• Ability to pay excellent level attention to detail
• Excellent level of initiative and ability to work autonomously
• High degree of flexibility and ability to deal with change and a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills with ability to develop relationships at all levels
• Proven time management with the ability to meet deadlines, organizational, and planning skills
• Advanced ability to present pricing analysis reports to relevant stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skill.