Job Description

Provide regular flow of information to Finance Manager in country to evaluate the financial performance of the affiliates.
Liaise with external counter-parties to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

1. (40%)

• Manage and supervise the overall activities of the Finance & Accounting functions in the affiliate at an overall and Line of Business level.
• Review the transactional accounting activities performed by the shared services team and approve all entries
• Monitor and manage Capital expenditure within the approved budgets – reports anomalies and ensure projects are capitalized on time
• Report on Operating expenses as compared to budget and forecast

2. (20%)

• Provide timely reporting and ensure that it represents a true and fair statement of the operating activities
• Ensure the bi-weekly Flash is reported on time and tracks the actual results ultimately reported
• Ensure the month end reports are submitted within Group reporting timelines
• Ensure the monthly business review pack is prepared accurately and completely

3. (20%)

• Comply with all Group, Statutory and Regulatory requirements of the company, such as Financial Statements and Department of Energy Reports.
• Liaise with tax team to ensure Tax reporting is correct.
• Ensure that all requirements are submitted accurately and on time.

4. (20%)

• Prepare the annual budget with the accounting and controlling teams.
• Ensure the budget is robust, accurate and complete and prepared in time for deadlines.
• Prepare the quarterly forecasts (PnL and Balance Sheet forecasts) are prepared accurately and completely

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

• Internal –Malawi GM, Malawi leadership team, Puma Regional Finance, IT and Supply. Puma Global Reporting, Credit, Treasury; Business Line Managers.
• External – External auditors, Local banks, Government