AGL transport & logistics - Finance Manager

Job Purpose:To be responsible to oversee the operations in the finance department and to set goals and objectives throughout the year to ensure that the company goals are met.Responsible for maintaining the financial health and financial operations of the company by distributing and --- financial resources, budget planning & controlling, and supporting the executive managementJob Function: General• Management of Finance teams: General Accounting, creditors, Treasury, Credit Management, Disbursements• Internal Control Monitoring in accordance with group standards• Identify financial risk areas and put corrective measures in place• Manage the production of the Reporting: Monthly flash, Budget, YEF, Projects, etc.• Assist the MD and CFO in the general management of the entity and organisational changes where required.• Assess organisational performance against both the annual budget and Whitehorse / Zalawi long – term strategy.• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the MD and CFO and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations• Engage the board finance, audit and investment committees around issues, trends and changes in the operating models and operational delivery.• Assist in establishing yearly objectives, meeting agendas and selecting and engaging outside consultants (auditors, investment advisors)• Oversee long term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with Whitehorse / Zalawi strategic plan, especially as the organisation considers sponsorship, potential acquisitions and collaborations with external organisationsFinancial and Operational Management• Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate generally accepted accounting principles, regulatory requirements, office management and budget audit requirements• Maintain internal control safeguards and co-ordinate all audit activities• Manage cash flows and forecasting. Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs• Optimize the handling of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash positions• Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets so as to monitor progress and present financial metrics both internally and externallyMonth end reporting• Ensure all month end reporting is accurate and on time• Preparation and processing of month end provisional and normal journals on the general ledger• Reconciliations of all balance sheet items• Forex revaluations• Analysis of cost items on the profit and loss statementFuel orders• Monitor fuel supply and price changes• Monitor and plan fuel orders after analysis of price and volume availability • Ensure sufficient tyre stock is available for fitment and usage