Senior Finance Officer

Position Summary Apex Confectionery PLC is a light manufacturing firm engaged in the production of sweet foods such as chewing gum, candies, toffees and lollipops. The company is seeking to hire a PROACTIVE, ORGANIZED, COMPETANT and EXPERIENCED Senior Finance Officer to support Apex’s finance department. The Senior Finance Officer will safeguard the company’s finances, strengthen internal controls, systemize reporting, and act as a trusted, loyal partner to the Finance Manager and CEO. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Provide decision support to management through financial analysis and scenario planning. Constantly monitor costs and pricing to determine real-time profitability. Cash-flow & Working Capital Manage daily cash position; ensuring payments are met while balancing distributor collection cycles. Develop strategies to minimize financial risk and strengthen working capital cycles. Tax, Compliance & Audits Prepare and submit all tax filings: excise, withholding, salary tax, pension, VAT, and annual returns. Represent Apex effectively at the ERCA. Liaise with internal and external auditors to ensure accuracy of financial records. Banking & External Relations Engage with suppliers, regulators, and external stakeholders to ensure financial compliance.   Costing, Pricing & Strategic Advisory Maintain and update product costing models. Support pricing and margin analysis for existing SKUs Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. Provide insights and recommendations for investment and scaling strategies. Leadership & Collaboration Supervise Apex’s junior accountant and stock accountant, while coordinating with finance teams in sister companies. Foster collaboration with Sales, HR and Production teams in drafting and executing action plans. Develop staff capacity and reduce dependency on single individuals.