General Manager: Finance (m/f)

Duties

• The successful incumbent will be based at Corporate Office and report to the Chief Executive Officer. He/she strategically and operationally lead, manage and administer the Finance division. As a member of EXCO, he/ she also participates in the overall strategic leadership of Agra
• To mediate risks, takes full responsibility for financial controls and procedures across the Agra group
• Strategically supports and advises all departments/divisions concerning financial matters
• Draws up advanced financial analyses and reports to guide the CEO and EXCO on financial decisions
• Takes a proactive role in the overall strategic leadership of Agra on EXCO level
• Takes full responsibility for the strategic leadership of the finance division
• Manages, controls and evaluates the annual budgeting process
• Takes full responsibility for on-time and accurate reporting of Agra’s financial statements
• Takes full responsibility for the finance division budget (planning, implementation, controlling and realization)
• Takes full responsibility for Governance, Risk & Compliance within Agra
• Takes full responsibility for Loss Prevention within Agra
• Optimize and manage working capital requirements
• Ensures effective people management, retention of talent and organizational learning
• Together with the respective departments/divisions, ensures effective and efficient debtors management
• Takes full responsibility for on-time and on-budget project management within the finance division
• Takes full responsibility for negotiating favorable insurance for the Agra group
• Protecting the group’s assets and improving profitability by minimizing the financial losses of the group’s operations
• Assists in internal and external audits and implements practically any agreed upon consequences of the annual audit reports

Requisites

• A B.Com degree from a recognized university specializing in finance, and/ or accounting/ management accounting
• A CA (NA), or CIMA designation will serve as a distinct advantage
• Minimum 10 years of management experience (budget and people leadership)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Namibian citizenship
• Suitable career track record in the private sector
• Proven exposure to and experience in the above responsibilities
• Leadership and negotiating skills

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to griffort@agra.com.na with the Subject line “General Manager: Finance”