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 Specialist to support Apex’s finance department in a way that combines day-to-day financial discipline with systems development and technology integration. 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

1. Systems, Technology & Controls

• Develop and implement finance manuals, strategies, policies, and ERP/digital systems aligned with Apex’s mission.
• Digitize inventory, receivables, payables, and cash-flow tracking for real-time visibility.
• Build dashboards and automated reporting for management and Board-level oversight.
• Implement fraud-prevention and risk-control frameworks.

2. Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Provide decision support to management through financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; monitor execution across departments.
• Constantly monitor costs and pricing to determine real-time profitability.

3. Cash-flow & Working Capital

• Manage daily cash position; ensuring payments are met while balancing distributor collection cycles.
• Optimize use of credit, loans and overdraft facilities.
• Develop strategies to minimize financial risk and strengthen working capital cycles.

4. 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.

5. Banking & External Relations

• Manage loan applications, collateral reporting, and bank relationships.
• Handle all import-related documentation and follow-up on FOREX applications.
• Engage with suppliers, regulators, and external stakeholders to ensure financial compliance.

6. 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.

7. 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 to ensure redundancy and reduce dependency on single individuals.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (Master’s or CPA/ACCA preferred).
• 7+ years in FMCG/manufacturing finance with proven experience in systemization and scaling.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks/ERP and Excel; experience designing dashboards and automating processes.
• Excellent record keeping, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and financial analysis skills.
• Ability to develop strategies, minimize risks, and support investment decisions.
• Dedicated, honest, and loyal — committed to Apex’s long-term success.
• Competence to manage and grow a small but expanding finance team, and build strong cross-departmental relationships.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through hr@apexsweets.com