- To provide support and guidance to the General Manager and Management Team on all matters relating to finance and established business and Group internal controls.
- To manage the accurate and timely preparation, review and submission of the Monthly Management Accounts (MMA) pack- including reliable Next Month and YTG forecasting for set KPIs of Portfolio, Revenue, PBT, Capital Expenditure, SOS and Operating Cash Flow.
- Finance functional reporting line to the Regional Finance Director and operational reporting line to the Branch Managers
- To oversee preparation of the monthly management accounts and forecasts, and review/analyse these with the General Manager.
- To manage the effective functioning and performance of the Finance, Credit Control, IT and HR functions for the business.
- To manage the successful delivery of set DSO and Cash targets of the business.
- To ensure that adequate internal controls are in place and functioning within the business.
- Oversee and administer the department’s management development process and ensure policy documents are in line with Group requirements using best practice.
- Adherence to Rentokil Initial’s chosen financial reporting requirements; currently International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Adherence to Rentokil Initial’s internal audit standards and 26 key controls.
- Complete accurate monthly forecasting for the business covering trading, debtors, operating cash flow and balance sheet management.
- Responsible for the integrity of the data entered and reported in the two Finance systems Business Central and Credit Next.
- Responsible for the filing of financial statements, tax and VAT in line with local legislation
- Responsible for support and delivery of the AOP submission annually inclusive of full Budget MMA Pack.
- To be the key liaison with the Internal and External Auditors of the Business
- To review, maintain and improve where applicable the set Business Process Flows and Finance related policies in the Business.
- To oversee the safeguarding of the company assets inclusive of inventory, Vehicle Fleet, IT, Office Equipment, Plant and Machinery.
- To effectively communicate with the General Manager and Regional Finance Director on all financial matters as is required under the Company Policies.
- Carry out additional duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the position from time to time.
- Responsible for the Human Resources function liaising with HR Manager Caribbean for functional oversight.
- Prepare the monthly payroll and payments for staff salaries and / or allowances in accordance with local employment regulations, ensuring that all required statutory deductions are made and paid.
- Any other work-related duties as needed.
Requirements
Essential Experience, Qualifications and Competencies
- ACCA or equivalent accounting qualifications
- Degree in Accounting / Finance
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at management level or similar role
- Computer literacy – Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- People leadership experience with multi-team responsibilities
- Ability to read and interpret accounting and financial reports
- Good presentation & communication skills across all levels (written/verbal/non-verbal)
