Digital Agency Finance & Administration Manager

Digital Agency Finance & Administration Manager
March 26, 2015 Job Description
Our client, a digital agency offering flexible ICT web solutions in web design, web based Monitoring and Evaluation (M & E) systems and reporting tools, mobile web applications, domain registration,
web hosting, social media and internet marketing and other web design services, is looking to fill the following position:
Finance & Administration Manager
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and oversight of all company financial operations.
She/ he will assist in setting company priorities, strategic planning and operational responsibilities and supervise the administrative assistant and consultants and serve as a primary interface with the Board of Directors on financial and company administrative matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the Finance function including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Petty Cash, Bank Reconciliations etc
Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the directors; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status
Implement a robust contracts and financial management/ reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices
Oversee status of company investments; work with Investment Committee and make recommendations to management
Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization scales.
Manage payroll and staff benefits including leave management and insurance covers (enrollments, terminations, renewal of policies)
Oversee office administrative functions. Ensure efficient provision of office services and the working environment.
Maintain good working relationships with vendors, banks, insurance brokers, investment brokers and external auditor
Required Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:
Degree in Accounting , ideally with an MBA or related degree
CPA (K)
At least 7-10 years of overall professional experience; ideally 6+ years of broad financial and operations management experience
Ability to translate financial concepts to effectively collaborate with colleagues who do not necessarily have a finance background
Commitment to training programs that maximize individual and organization goals across the organization including best practices in human resources activities
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize and negotiate
Expert in QuickBooks.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and other software applications.
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Must have the ability to think and take decisions
Must be a team player and should be self motivated
Should possess excellent negotiation skills.
Should possess strong presentation skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application and MUST indicate current/last salary and expected salary with a copy of their CV info@echelonhc.com before 2nd April 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.