The Finance Manager (FM) is the lead finance business partner for the organisation and has responsibilities covering all aspects of financial management, performance management, financial accounting, budgeting and corporate reporting. He/She reports to the Finance Director. He/She must have sound technical as well as management skills and be able to lead a team consisting of finance professionals with varied, in-depth or niche technical knowledge and abilities. He/She consolidates their work and ensures its quality and accuracy, especially for reporting purposes.
The FM is expected to provide sound financial advice and counsel (on working capital, financing or the financial position of the business) to the Finance Director as well as the organisation's senior management and leadership team by synthesising internal and external data and studying the economic environment.
He/She often has a key role in implementing best practices to identify and manage all financial and business risks and meet the organisation's desired business and fiscal goals. He/She is expected to have a firm grasp of economic/business trends and to implement work improvement projects that are geared towards quality, compliance and efficiency in finance.
Key Roles& Responsibilities
- Advise management on the organisation's exposure to risks and the involvement of financial institutions, money market instruments and treasury management functions where applicable.
- Analyse and assess the impact of investment decisions on the financial position of the organisation.
- Analyse the financial performance and position of the organisation and develop suitable accounting policies to meet reporting requirements.
- Analyse, compile and present management information for managerial decision-making.
- Apply appropriate appraisal techniques and consideration for taxation, inflation and risk in investment decisions.
- Articulate to management all relevant tax issues to minimise the organisation's tax liabilities.
- Assess the chargeable gains and losses of the organisation, as well as capital gain tax liabilities.
- Calculate accounting ratios relating to profitability, liquidity, efficiency and position.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the organisation's financial system and determine any areas of improvement.
- Identify and adopt business intelligence tools to analyse financial data and information.
- Identify and calculate both financial and non-financial performance measurements for reporting on the organisation's performance.
- Manage a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Oversee the preparation of the organisation's budget.
- Plan and coordinate the annual financial audit process.
- Provide financial leadership and strategic thinking to support sustainable value-creation.
- Resolve issues and deficiencies arising from audit findings.
- Respond to internal and external auditors on audit data, variances and audit findings.
- Supervise and review the preparation of consolidated financial statements, business activity reports and forecasts for management and external stakeholders.
- Supervise the calculation of taxable income and income tax liabilities of the organisation.
- Use management information systems strategically for effective management and control of the business.
Skills, Knowledge And Relevant Experience
- At least 5 years and above experience in finance and accounting of which 4 years experience as a Finance Manager supervising a team of at least 5
- Strive well in fast-paced and energetic working environment
- Experience in ERP/Finance system integration is a must
- Familiar with Microsoft Business Central
