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• Ensure accurate, complete and timely financial and management
  reporting, including monthly management accounts, balance sheet control.
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis from time to time, to assist
  management in evaluating profitability of income streams, and potential
  investment options for the Exchange.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process; administer
  and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes
  and keep Management abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and
  accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise
  with the Head Internal Audit and external auditors as necessary.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash
  management, accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control.
• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the
  general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

• Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a
  timely and accurate manner.
• Negotiate and manage employee insurance and benefit plans.
• Guides and manages the overall provision of Human Resource services,
  policies, and programs for the Exchange.
• Originates and leads Human Resources practices and objectives that
  will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that
  emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal
  attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior
  workforce.
• Coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs
  through Human Resource staff; and assists and advises the Exchange about
  Human Resource issues.
• Develops and administers programs, procedures and guidelines to help
  align the workforce with the strategic goals of the Exchange.

• Manage acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are
  properly recorded, amortized and disposed of as appropriate.
• Oversee the management of all contracts and other financial
  commitments.
• Oversee and supervise the administrative function of the Exchange
  including reception, property/facility management, safety of the work
  environment and provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for
  effective operations.

• The applicant should hold a Master’s degree in Business
  Administration, Accounting, Finance or any relevant field from a
  recognized institution is an added advantage.
• The prospective candidate should be a Certified or Chartered
  Accountant in ACCA or CPA.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• At least five years of professional experience in a similar position
  and a reputable organization.
• Prior working knowledge of applicable regulations, laws and
  legislations relating to the HR profession.
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs for accounting and office
  applications like spreadsheets, word processing, databases, e-mail and
  internet. Proficiency in Navision accounting system is an added advantage.
  
• Working knowledge of the financial services sector in which the
  Exchange operates is an added advantage
• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced
  environment.
• Strategic planning
• Complex problem resolution and general management expertise
• Attention to detail with high level of accuracy
• Well developed accounting skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work
• Ability to motivate others by personal modeling, professional
  credibility and trust
• Ability to handle difficult people and tense situations with
  professionalism, diplomacy and tact
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Creative, forward thinker
• Coaching and leadership skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with
  individuals and a team as a whole
• Ability to act with integrity at all times and maintain
  confidentiality of information

• A letter of interest (not more than two pages in length) describing
  knowledge, skills and
• Abilities as they relate to the criteria outlined in this recruiting
  announcement.
• A detailed resume with copies of relevant testimonials attached.
• A list and contact details of three referees – professional and
  personal and addressed to:

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