Finance Manager

Role Overview

• Accountability for the quality and accuracy of financial data, preparing of reporting and other analysis
• Develop and implement appropriate accounting procedures to support the planning and reporting process
• Coordinate the annual budget process and forecasting
• Coordinate audit requests resulting from the audit of the Firm accounts
• Manage statutory audit
• Review figures and follow up with variances versus budget
• Assists in the design and implementation of financial risk management, internal controls and compliance.
• Management of cash flow
• Management of foreign exchange currency risks
• Control of cash collection and bad debts, manage AR and WIP
• Manage company expenses to budget
• Responsible for tax compliance
• Preparation of income tax return
• Mentor and coach finance team
• Maintain strong working relationship with the finance function partners and stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, legal advisors, business heads, global finance team etc.
• Sets the tone for a team-oriented climate within the finance team that stresses cooperation and communication within the team, establishment of corporate standards and sensitivity to operation management
• Ensures all new Firm policy requirements and implemented in a timely manner
• Ensures a proper system of internal controls to protect corporate assets and satisfy external audit requirements
• Leading implementation of Elite 3E financial system (accounting module)
• Assists in the formulation of business and finance strategies, policies, standards, controls related to corporate finance, and financial risk and cash management
• Understanding of applicable regulations and laws
• Assists with legal and administrative tasks
• Assists with other ad hoc projects

Requirements

• University Graduate
• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA) or very near to complete the qualification
• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting and tax code
• A ‘customer service orientation’ and ‘can do’ attitude
• Minimum 3 years of financial management and reporting experience in a multinational corporation
• Diligent and motivated, leads by example and who is respected by staff for his/her financial expertise
• A desire to challenge the status quo and to drive for a continuous improvement process
• Ability to establish collaborative partnerships and influence results across the organization through an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and the link to business strategy and results
• Strong personal image, a high level of energy and a strong bias to service excellence and getting things done
• Possesses personal and professional integrity
• Recognizes and respects the importance of confidentiality
• First class written and oral presentation skills in English
• Very good command of MS Office, mainly
• MS Excel: Proficient in advanced functions and formulas to perform (e.g. VLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts, graphs and data capture)
• Knowledge of Elite 3E financial system is an advantage

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Cell phone
• Notebook
• Meal tickets / catering allowance
• Holidays 5 weeks
• Refreshments on workplace
• Contribution to sport / culture / leisure
• Sick days
• Occasional work from home