Accounts & Finance Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNTS & FINANCE MANAGER
REPORTS TO
Head of Finance & Accounts

BASED IN
Luanda, Angola
SCOPE
Entire Organisation

ROLE TYPE
Full-time | Managerial (team of 7)

ROLE PURPOSE
Lead the management accounting, financial accounting and credit control functions for the organisation, ensuring
accurate and timely reporting, disciplined internal controls, healthy working capital and full statutory compliance.
The role heads a team of seven and partners closely with Supply Chain, Production, Logistics, Commercial and HR
to safeguard the company’s financial position, control cost and provide the insight that supports profitable growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting, Budgeting & MIS
● Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial results, together with the supporting management reporting
pack.
● Prepare the annual company budget and issue budget performance information to stakeholders on a periodic
basis.
● Report variances as they arise, explain the underlying drivers and recommend corrective action.
● Review all trial balance general ledgers as part of the month-end close.
● Prepare department-wise cost analysis and identify opportunities to reduce cost.
● Prepare investment and capital expenditure appraisals and reports.
● Provide financial analysis and information that supports revenue growth initiatives.
Accounting Operations & Inventory Control
● Verify all entries, expenses and transactions posted in the system for accuracy and completeness.
● Reconcile raw material, packaging material and finished goods balances with Production.
● Follow up with Supply Chain on stock inward reporting.
● Lead periodic physical stock counts — finished goods with Logistics and RM/PM with Supply Chain — and
resolve variances.
● Verify the monthly payroll submission received from HR prior to disbursement.
Treasury, Credit Control & Working Capital
● Implement and enforce the credit policy across all customer accounts.
● Monitor debtor ageing and drive timely collection of receivables.
● Review accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
● Manage vendor payment schedules in line with agreed terms and cash availability.
● Forecast cash flow and funding requirements and advise on resources needed.
● Coordinate with banks on day-to-day transactions and facilities.
● Reconcile accounts with forwarding agents and allocate funds to clear shipments on time.
● Monitor financial risk exposure and implement appropriate mitigation.
Governance, Compliance & Controls
● Ensure all accounting activity and books of account comply with country financial regulations and statutory
guidelines.
● Implement and monitor F&A policies and standard operating procedures for financial transactions.
● Ensure internal audits are carried out in line with financial policy and close out findings.
● Maintain secure procedures for the handling of confidential financial information.
● Identify and drive process improvement and automation opportunities across the function.
People Leadership
● Lead, motivate and develop a team of seven and maintain constructive employee relations.
● Identify and approve learning and skill development plans for the team.
● Guide and assess manpower planning for the function.
● Plan and deliver occupational health, safety and environment training within the department.
PROFILE & SKILLS
Education: Chartered Accountant (CA).
Experience: 8–10 years in accounts and finance, including hands-on plant accounting experience. Beverages
industry preferred; otherwise FMCG or manufacturing.
Systems: SAP; strong working knowledge of accounting software and advanced Excel.

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviour
● Strong technical grounding in financial management, management accounting and statutory reporting.
● Sound understanding of inventory and plant accounting in a manufacturing environment.
● Proven people management capability — able to build, coach and hold accountable a mid-sized team.
● Disciplined approach to internal control, compliance and confidentiality.
● Analytical and commercially minded, with the ability to explain financial results to non-finance stakeholders.
● Organised and deadline-driven, comfortable managing multiple close and reporting cycles.
● Collaborative cross-functional partner with high personal integrity.