Job descriptions & requirements

Job Title: Finance Manager

Department: Finance & Administration

Reports To: Managing Directors

Direct Reports: Senior Accountants, Accountants, Finance Assistants

Role Purpose

Our client, a mid-sized organization operating within the Architecture, Construction, and Urban Design sector, is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager

The Finance Manager will provide day-to-day financial leadership, ensure strong financial controls, and support strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership & Strategic Support

• Support the Managing Directors shaping financial strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making across projects and business units.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Participate in strategic discussions relating to expansion, investment, and cost optimization.

2. Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory, and internal reporting standards.
• Manage budgeting processes and variance analysis across departments.
• Maintain integrity of financial data and reporting systems.

3. Governance, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Strengthen internal control systems and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Support external audit processes and resolution of audit findings.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards.

4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Support management of banking relationships and funding arrangements.
• Assist in managing liquidity, foreign exchange exposure, and financial risk.

5. Cost Control & Performance Management

• Drive cost monitoring and control initiatives across departments.
• Support implementation of financial KPIs and performance tracking tools.
• Provide analysis to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

6. Systems & Process Improvement

• Enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and automation processes.
• Ensure efficiency in financial workflows and documentation.
• Support ERP or accounting system improvements and upgrades.

7. Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and mentor finance team members.
• Build capacity within the finance department through coaching and development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial management and reporting expertise
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Leadership and team development ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to work in multi-entity or group environments

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA (K), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA is an added advantage)
• 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Experience in Construction, Architecture, Urban Design, or related sectors is highly desirable
• Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, and audits in a complex organization

Benefits

• Medical Cover
• Pension Scheme
• Airtime Allowance
• Mileage Allowance
• Travel Allowance

• Support the Managing Directors shaping financial strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making across projects and business units.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Participate in strategic discussions relating to expansion, investment, and cost optimization.
• Oversee preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, statutory, and internal reporting standards.
• Manage budgeting processes and variance analysis across departments.
• Maintain integrity of financial data and reporting systems.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Strengthen internal control systems and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Support external audit processes and resolution of audit findings.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards.
• Monitor daily cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Support management of banking relationships and funding arrangements.
• Assist in managing liquidity, foreign exchange exposure, and financial risk.
• Drive cost monitoring and control initiatives across departments.
• Support implementation of financial KPIs and performance tracking tools.
• Provide analysis to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and automation processes.
• Ensure efficiency in financial workflows and documentation.
• Support ERP or accounting system improvements and upgrades.
• Supervise and mentor finance team members.
• Build capacity within the finance department through coaching and development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Strong financial management and reporting expertise
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Leadership and team development ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to work in multi-entity or group environments

• CPA (K), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA is an added advantage)
• 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Experience in Construction, Architecture, Urban Design, or related sectors is highly desirable
• Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, and audits in a complex organization