• Timely billing of all transactions to clients whether Work in Progress or completed jobs, depending on the payment terms agreed with the client.

• Collection of all company debts in a timely manner to ensure sustainable liquidity and positive cash flows at all times.
• Regular reconciliation of Debtors’ ledgers to ensure to manage their ageing below 60 days.
• Preparation of company Financial Proposals to ensure value for money for both the agency and its clients, competitiveness of rates, and compliance with all existing statutory/fiscal policies.
•  Assisting the Finance Director and the department in preparation and presentation of periodical Management reports to the Managing Director.
• Preparation of company annual budgets in consultation with the Finance Director and Managing Director.
• Tracking of business performance of all company business centers against set targets.

• Adhering to the Company Finance Manual and all other system flows and controls of the company.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting procedures by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations from time to time.
• Complying with statutory financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Maintaining customer confidence and protecting operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Ensures Contribution to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed to achieve the common good of the company. Identifying and prepares relevant training for all members of the finance team.
• Assisting the Finance Director in all tasks that will be assigned to him, even those by the Managing Director.

• Bcom/BBA with a specialization in Financial Accounting or equivalent training.
• Professional Qualifications like CPA, ACCA and exposure in accounting systems/software

• 5 years’ experience in a busy company
• Previous employment in an ad agency is an added advantage.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager will be responsible for will providing overall leadership towards the achievement of the Company’s mission, vision, and goals. He/She will also offer guidance in Planning, Organizing, Directing, Coordinating, Controlling and Supervising the overall activities of the Plant.

• Develop annual business plans for the Company that successfully deliver results and meet the strategic objectives of the Company.
• Develop Organizational KPIs for each function that support the strategic direction set by the board and ensure they correlate with the set annual budgets.
• Provide overall leadership and direction to all functions of the Company; effectively coordinating the various departments to ensure the maintenance of quality and quantity control.
• Lead a systematic approach to execution of strategies and techniques across all functions of the Plant, in line with the Company’s approved Strategic and Operational plan.
• Ensure the company consistently presents a credible and positive image to its stakeholders and the general public.
• Allocate Budget Resources and direct the Company’s business growth to ensure an increase in the Company’s market share and revenue.
• Keep Board of Directors fully informed on the Organization’s Financial health and critical factors influencing the Company
• Understand and manage the risks across various functions of the business, develop and implement plans to mitigate the risk for a smooth process.
• Communicate operational/sales results, activities, etc. to Board of Directors and provide recommendations and plans for ongoing improvement
• Keep Executive Management abreast with adequate information on industry standards and changes in technologies.
• Conduct in-depth studies to develop new products and enhance the existing ones to grow the market and meet the needs and expectations of the company and its customers.
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with health and safety protocols
• Elaborate and execute workforce development program that will provide appropriate flexibility of workforce and assets.
• Lead a continuous improvement/employee involvement culture
• Drive excellence and ensure the ongoing smooth operation of factory through employee and industrial relations
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to individuals and teams to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives per Company guidelines.
• Ensure succession plans and development - coaching of direct reports (where applicable) including the development of specific training.

• At least 10 years’ experience within an FMCG operation with considerable experience in management.

• A strong manager with a proven track record in delivering production targets and efficiencies. Financial and Production knowledge in high production facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and get results through others.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities at a strategic and functional level.
• Must be familiar with current trends, practices and metrics
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to network, build and maintain relationships
• Financial planning, Process improvement, Decision making, Strategic planning, Quality management

• Bachelors’ degree from a well recognized University in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Management or related field.
• MBA in a business-related Field
• ISO Certification (22000 or 9001:2000) and implementation experience (Desirable)