A. Key Responsibilities

1. FINANCIAL REPORTING, TAX AND AUDIT

• Ensures the integrity of financial data processed in the accounting system
• Preparation of flash reports in line with group reporting requirements
• Prepares Company’s management accounts (monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annually) in line with group reporting and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Reviews account reconciliations applicable to the mobile money business
• Prepares annual financial statements and statutory supporting schedules
• Prepares reports, schedules, and files for review by external and internal auditors
• Assists the Financial Controller in preparation of technical accounting papers on new accounting standards and/or specific transactions.
• Assist the financial controller in effective tax management for mobile financial services

2. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONTROL

• Prepares annual business plan in line with business strategic direction
• Prepares periodic financial forecasts to support financial decisions
• Reviews new products and services and provide performance reports
• Formulates performance standards and ensures that strategic objectives are pursued and achieved.
• Produces cost reports for cost containment and control
• Maintains the physical assets of the company
• Prepares product performance report of all available use cases

3. MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF MOBILE MONEY

• Ensures adherence to internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and trust funds.
• Perform specific partner and agent account reconciliations, remittances and super agents.
• Liaises with operations support teams internally and externally to ensure to ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Management of trust balances and ensure necessary sweeping arrangements are implemented.
• Reviews daily and monthly mobile money reconciliations
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of mobile money transactions
• Prepares regulatory reports and ensure full compliance to regulatory requirements
• Monitors partner reimbursements and liquidations and ensure timely execution to maintain partner confidence
• Reviews shops float reconciliations and follows up on identified variances

4. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Manages staff performance and skill development requirements

B. Education

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA, CIMA or ACCA
• MBA or MBL will be an added advantage

C. Experience 

• At least 5 years’ experience 3 of which have been in Accounting, Finance, Corporate Finance or related discipline experience at a senior management level. Experience in mobile financial services an added advantage.

D. Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS) are a prerequisite.
• Knowledge of Oracle EBS, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Anaplan are an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding of financial accounting disciplines
• Good analytical, conceptual and diagnostic skills
• Good coordination, communication, motivational and interpersonal skills
• Should have knowledge of laws applicable to financial services, their interpretation and application in a business environment.
• Good spreadsheet and financial modelling skills are a prerequisite.
• Computer literacy and proficiency including spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and business modelling tools.
• Good analytical, conceptual and diagnostic skills.
• Should have a thorough understanding of the different business functions and their interaction towards the achievement of the business objectives.
• High degree of professional judgment and discretion.

Please apply via email to: careers@econet.bi or bring your application to HR department, clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject area. Closing date for all applications is Wednesday, 10^th July at 5PM.

Please note only short listed applicants will be responded to.