JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to provide day-to-day financial and management accounting information playing a key role in the reporting and management of business achievements for targets of revenue, profit, cash and balance sheet. To manage the accounts and administration functions and the employees of the Finance Department. Undertake projects related to systems and process development. To manage the effective functioning of the IT support function for the business inclusive of hardware, software, mobile phones and projects. Responsible of overseeing the HR function for the Branch.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide support and guidance to the General Manager and Management Team on all matters relating to finance and established business and Group internal controls.
- To manage the accurate and timely preparation, review and submission of the Monthly Management Accounts (MMA) pack- including reliable Next Month and YTG forecasting for set KPIs of Portfolio, Revenue, PBT, Capital Expenditure, SOS and Operating Cash Flow.
- Finance functional reporting line to the Regional Finance Director and operational reporting line to the Branch Managers
- To oversee preparation of the monthly management accounts and forecasts, and review/analyse these with the General Manager.
- To manage the effective functioning and performance of the Finance, Credit Control, IT and HR functions for the business.
- To manage the successful delivery of set DSO and Cash targets of the business.
- To ensure that adequate internal controls are in place and functioning within the business.
- Oversee and administer the department’s management development process and ensure policy documents are in line with Group requirements using best practice.
- Adherence to Rentokil Initial’s chosen financial reporting requirements; currently International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Adherence to Rentokil Initial’s internal audit standards and 26 key controls.
- Complete accurate monthly forecasting for the business covering trading, debtors, operating cash flow and balance sheet management.
- Responsible for the integrity of the data entered and reported in the two Finance systems Business Central and Credit Next.
- Responsible for the filing of financial statements, tax and VAT in line with local legislation
- Responsible for support and delivery of the AOP submission annually inclusive of full Budget MMA Pack.
- To be the key liaison with the Internal and External Auditors of the Business
- To review, maintain and improve where applicable the set Business Process Flows and Finance related policies in the Business.
- To oversee the safeguarding of the company assets inclusive of inventory, Vehicle Fleet, IT, Office Equipment, Plant and Machinery.
- To identify colleague training and development needs
- To effectively communicate with the General Manager and Regional Finance Director on all financial matters as is required under the Company Policies.
- Carry out additional duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the position from time to time.
- Responsible for the Human Resources function liaising with HR Manager Caribbean for functional oversight
- Regular review, update and / or develop of employment documentation of recruited staff.
- Support line managers on disciplinary action and grievance procedures and to identify training needs.
- Responsible for all staff induction and orientation on all HR and admin related policies.
- Human resource policies and procedures are maintained, implemented and communicated in line human resource policies.
- Ensure accurate employee records are maintained and update regularly.
- Manage entire employee lifecycle by implementing and maintaining systems related to recruitment, on boarding, case management, staff communication, staff exit management etc.
- Meet the finance and HR related administrative requirements of the Company, local legislation, suppliers, contractors, employees and any other stakeholders, so that the functions run with integrity.
- Prepare the monthly payroll and payments for staff salaries and / or allowances in accordance with local employment regulations, ensuring that all required statutory deductions are made and paid.
- Any other work-related duties as needed.
Requirements
- First Degree in Finance, ACCA or equivalent accounting qualifications
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at management level or similar role
- A minimum of two (2) years leading teams
- Computer literacy Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- People leadership experience with multi-team responsibilities
- Ability to read and interpret accounting and financial reports
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