Major Opportunities At Phillips Consulting Limited

Major Opportunities At Phillips Consulting Limited

Revenue Manager

 Job Responsibilities:

Revenue Accounting

• Ensure that there are adequate procedures to safe guard the company’s revenue
• Ensure that the laid down procedures are being adhered to through an effective system of monitoring, reporting and information management
• Ensure the validity and completeness of customer records on the billing system(s) by exercising effective oversight of the inputs to the systems
• Account for the flow of revenue from purchase of power, to sales and collections for both Post-paid and Prepaid customers on a daily basis
• Determine the charges to be levied as penalty, loss of revenue etc that are not electricity sales
• Ensure that the Accounts receivable figure in the financials agrees with Billing records by reconciling the two on a monthly basis

Channel Management

• Ensure the development and deployment of payment channels
• Determine areas for improvement both in terms of revenue enhancement and/or loss reduction
• Drive initiatives that increase revenue collection

Revenue Reporting & Analysis

• Determine and report on a monthly basis the company’s ATCC loss level and compare with the agreed loss reduction trajectory
• Provide Management with a daily/monthly/quarterly reports on revenue management

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or any other Finance related fields
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role with Audit or investigation experience
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior management position
• Member of ACA, ACCA or CMA
• ICAN Certified will be an added advantage

Executive Assistant to the Chairman

 

Key Responsibilities

Administration

• Oversee administration of the Chairman’s office and ensure efficient operations
• Maintain and develop systems, procedures and records to maximise the Chairman’s effectiveness.
• Manage all records and books of the Chairman’s personal and official transaction
• Assist with budgeting for Chairman’s expense and related items; prepare and maintain Chairman’s expense reports.
• Organize and participate in meetings;  prepare minutes of meeting for the Board of Directors’ meetings, management meetings and other high level meetings
• Prepare and coordinate agendas and materials for Board of Directors’ meetings
• Attend meetings and events on behalf of the Chairman

Operations Support

• Provide sound, timely information and advice to the Chairman on pertinent issues and assist in the delegation and prioritization of tasks as necessary
• Actively provide input and support in the operations of the Foundation; advice or make recommendations on required improvements or various initiatives
• Actively provide input in the development of strategies and plans
• Provide support in the delivery of Chairman’s mandate and the attainment of set goals
• Develop presentations, speeches, reports, documents and other materials for meetings, conferences or decision making

Communications & Relationship Management

• Establish clear channels of communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Receive and manage correspondence of Chairman both internally and externally
• Manage external contacts for the Chairman, understanding who they are, prioritizing, and keeping track of communications, commitments and activities
• Act as the primary contact for individuals and organisations seeking support or information from the Chairman’s office

Special Projects

• Coordinate, provide assistance or manage special projects as assigned
• Collaborate with multiple departments on various projects and activities
• Track progress on tasks and resolution of issues assigned to direct reports of the Chairman and others
• Run errands for the Chairman as required

 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or any other related discipline
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or professional certification would be added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in similar role including supporting executive level officers
• Experience in Charitable Foundations and related initiatives would be added advantage

Treasury Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Revenue Management

• Account accurately for the purchase of energy from the market operator and allocate the cost to the appropriate cost centres/business units
• Account for the sale of energy and other non-energy charges in line with billing and vending records
• Ensure that appropriate tariffs and other rates are being applied to the units sold or charges raised
• Ensure that market operator bills are in line with purchased power and that settlement is done in line with the payment calendar

Collections Management

• Ensure that the company is making effective use of technology to give customer choice and making revenue collection as efficient as possible
• Oversee all bank accounts including the opening, closure and operations of all rights and signing mandates
• Minimize the levels of float to be held within banking system
• Ensure that at all times the company has a valid debtors listing which has been properly aged and reconciled

Accounts Receivable Management

• Ensure that the DAs are exercising effective oversight over the updating, amending and other changes to billing records by reviewing all such inputs
• Ensure that at all times the company has a valid debtors listing which has been properly aged and reconciled
• Ensure that customer accounts are updated on a daily basis using data from both the post-paid and vending system

Investment and Funding Operations

• Arrange and Manage any facilities and/or funding arrangements entered into by the company and ensure compliance to all covenants
• Prepare and update 5 year rolling financial plan and the financial model for the company
• Determine appropriate funds investment strategy to be applied to temporary surplus in funds available for operations

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or any other Finance related fields
• Audit or investigation experience
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior management position
• ICAN Certified
• Member of ACA, ACCA or CMA

Financial Controller

 

PLANNING:
Produce a financial forecast for company performance annually for submission to the board by November

• Put together and communicate the required templates for the department’s effective delivery of the company financial plan
• Assist the Finance Department in designing the appropriate structure and applying accounting policies that optimise tax planning
• Plan meetings with statutory bodies, auditors, consultants and local suppliers as appropriate

ORGANISATION:
Organise regular meetings with the Regional Finance Managers on regional outturns, expenditure review and BC performance on a 2JC basis

• Ensure required financial records are generated and maintained at all branches and reported on time to Head Office
• Arrange the appropriate schedules and documents required for the Statutory Audit
• Coordinate through RFMs that invoices and payment vouchers are updated on ERP system on a daily basis
• Monitor through RFMs the receipts, issues and transfers of stocks at branch and regional level
• Maintain and reconcile the accounts of suppliers & third parties

REPORTING:
Produce company reports, including: A) JC Management Accounts, B) Branch/Region Profitability Report on 4 JC Plan, C) Annual Budget and variances D) Weekly Cash Flow Statement E) Annual Financial Statements by the end of Jan for filing by June

• Produce journey accounts before the end of first week of the subsequent JC
• Produce a financial plan for the year by November for the following year
• Produce Budgeted Vs Actual expenditure & variance analysis on a regular basis
• Generate relevant information for the regional review meetings
• Produce weekly cash flow statement

CONTROL:
Ensure that company accounting policies, procedures are in place in order to ensure that employees comply with the company polices and the company is compliant with local authorities

• Ensure that all expenses are put through the relevant company approval process
• Action all statutory payments are made on or before the due date
• Obtain the necessary clearance from tax authorities for the company tax returns

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Responsible for the identification and implementation of the training and development needs for the accounts department, including self and RFMs

• Assess the need for training & its implementation in respect of IFRS
• Address performance requirements of direct reports
• Ensure that regular workshops are conducted for BCs either directly or through RFMs

ADMINISTRATION:
Ensures that the accounts department creates, coordinates and updates the templates for all aspects of company financial reporting to facilitate timely submissions

• Check ongoing compliance with financial policies
• Check authenticity of reports & expenses reported
• Hold RFM meetings alternate journeys
• Process personal administration on a timely basis and approve the expenses personally for direct reports

Job Requirements

• First degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
• An MBA will an added advantage
• People and budget management experience
• Minimum of 7 – 10 years of experience in financial analysis, of which at least three (3) must have been at a strategic/ senior management level