Group Finance Manager

Job Description : GROUP FINANCE MANAGER BOTSWANA Location: Ramotswa, Botswana Reports To: BOLUX Managing Director Bolux Group is the largest grain milling company in Botswana, in addition to being a manufacturer of consumer goods. The company is the proud producer of the following brands: A1 Super Maize Meal and Instant Porridge; Chobe Maize meal, Samp, Rice and Instant Porridge; Snowwhite Flour and Complete Mixes; Maxi and GO Bread and Confectionery. Bolux Group is also the agent for Polana and Pasta King pasta products produced in Namibia. The Group Finance Manager will report to the Bolux Managing Director. Bolux Group has an immediate opportunity for a Group Finance Manager in Ramotswa, Botswana. The Group Finance Manager will be involved in a number of activities to include but not limited to financial reporting, general ledger management, accounting system administration and relationship management. This position will report to the Managing Director and will also maintain regular communication with the Accounting Group of our United States Partners. Production of financial statements (Finpaks) in accordance with local and US GAAP Timely and accurate submission of Finpaks to the MD and the US Partners Coordination and execution of annual external audits and periodic internal audits Execution of efficient and accurate closing procedures with appropriate documentary control evidence Primary liaison with financial institutions Oversee execution of daily transactions Primary cheque Signatory for all company payments Responsible for the design and maintenance of hardware and network environment Responsible for compliance with global IT standards which include disaster recovery and backup routines Lead software initiatives which improve company reporting Responsible for design and execution of internal control environment to ensure protection of and accounting for all company owned assets Completion of Sarbanes Oxley required documentation to fulfill requirements of Partners Negotiation, implementation, and coordination of company insurance programs in accordance with local requirements Manage all corporate taxation (income, VAT, sales, etc.) with the objective of tax minimization in accordance with local practices and laws Management oversight of all local financial accounting staff to ensure proper execution of all above objectives Ensure weekly reporting to Partners is accurate and timely 10+ years prior accounting experience US CPA or CA required; 5+ years post article Big 4 Audit experience preferred Experience managing a multifunctional accounting and finance department Fluent in English 5+ years’ experience reporting financials in accordance with US GAAP required Excellent communication and organizational skills Advanced excel skills Knowledge of Accpac accounting system Board Committee participation and functioning Corporate Governance implementation

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