Role Purpose
- The Finance and Administration Lead is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership in financial management and administrative governance.
- The role ensures sound financial planning, robust internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), company financing policies, regulatory requirements, and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Control:
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in line with organizational objectives.
- Manage and maintain accurate online accounting books and financial records.
- Oversee internal financial audits, ensuring effective internal controls and risk mitigation measures.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for management and stakeholders in compliance with IFRS.
- Develop, implement, and periodically review financial procedures, processes, manuals, and policies covering financial and real assets.
- Ensure compliance with company financing policies, statutory regulations, and reporting requirements.
Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Ensure proper accounting treatment of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenditures in accordance with IFRS.
- Coordinate external audits and regulatory reviews, and implement audit recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory obligations.
Administration & Corporate Services:
- Lead administrative planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting functions.
- Oversee administrative systems and support services to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with company standards.
- Ensure effective management and safeguarding of company assets and resources.
Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015):
- Ensure that business processes, procedures, and policies are aligned with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System requirements.
- Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continual improvement of QMS-related processes within finance and administration functions.
- Plan, conduct, and report internal audits in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
- Support management reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives arising from internal and external audits.
Leadership & Governance:
- Provide leadership, guidance, and performance management for finance and administration team members.
- Promote a culture of accountability, compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Advise executive management on financial, administrative, and compliance-related matters.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
- Effectiveness of internal controls and audit outcomes.
- Compliance with IFRS, regulatory, and ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
- Budget adherence and financial performance.
- Successful implementation and continuous improvement of financial and administrative systems.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) is required.
- Minimum of 7–10 years’ progressive experience in finance and administration, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, financial audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience implementing and auditing ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong financial analysis, planning, and reporting skills.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting systems and online financial platforms.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and professionalism.