National Advice

• To assist the Controller to provide financial, legal and tax consultancy/advice to drive strategic investment decisions
• To provide financial management input or expertise for cross-functional projects as required

Group Support

• To provide financial support to other related companies and business units
• To ensure accurate and timely provisions are made for monthly expenditure

Statutory and Regulatory Authorities

• To build effective relationships to enhance the company’s business and statutory reputation within the local legal framework
• To manage the auditing process through external auditors

Agents/Owner Operators

• To support in the financial management and profit sharing of shipments with agents to ensure effective and sustainable relationships are maintained
• To ensure the timely payment of commission to agents/owner operators

Management and Financial Reporting

• To ensure the timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for internal and Regional Office use in compliance with the Network Finance Manual, in addition to providing variance analysis and narratives when necessary
• To ensure that the quarterly and annual audited financial statements comply with GAAP and local accounting and auditing standards
• To ensure implementation of audit recommendations from internal and external auditors and compliance with all global and regional network procedures and policies in the finance area
• To ensure compliance with GCC risk management procedures and appropriate coverage for local risks
• To work with Information Services to continuously tap and utilize leading edge technology and processes to increase efficiency in financial reporting

General Ledger Maintenance

• To manage and maintain the General Ledger and Frango/Crest reporting activities

Finance Processes

• To ensure the finance processes comply with regional standards and, where there are deviations, these are adequately substantiated
• To ensure financial systems, policies and procedures are effective and efficient
• To constantly review and improve financial practices, procedures, processes and policies

Cash Flow Management

• To ensure liquidity is sufficient to pay debts when due, and ensure that employees and suppliers can be paid in accordance with relevant deadlines

People Management

• To develop a high performance service culture within the Financial Accounting Team
• To plan, organise and direct an efficient and effective Financial Accounting Team
• To develop IKOs/KPIs with Senior Financial Accounting Staff(s) and monitor individual performance
• To manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of team’s objectives and targets
• To identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled Financial Accounting Team