Serve as business partner to the Heads of Department and make recommendations concerning business operations and resource allocation to improve financial performance and support operational excellence.
Provide Senior Management/ Board with a good overview of the business performance trend and pro-actively participate in business reviews and provide advice on improving the business financial performance.
Manage and review the annual financial planning/ budgeting, and monthly/quarterly forecasting process to ensure timely reports are submitted to Senior Management/ Board.
Preparation of month end financial reporting, consolidation, planning and analysis activities and is accountable for timely preparation and submission of financial and managerial financial reports and analysis that accurately reflect the financial position, including margin forecasting.
Responsible for the preparation and review of Balance Sheet and P&L schedules/analysis and ensure reconciliation and outstanding items are attended to and cleared promptly.
Responsible for annual financial year end audit and ensure compliance to local and international accounting standards and reports are submitted on time.
Responsible for the preparation and submission of timely and accurate periodic regulatory reporting and ensure adequate documentation for financial and regulatory reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Review commission schemes, operational proposal from finance standpoint and highlight concerns, risks to Heads of Department.
Treasury
Monitor cashflow to ensure efficient utilisation of cash/funding and timely submission of monthly cashflow forecast.
Ensure there are sufficient bank facilities for operations, new investments or adhoc requests.
Ensure bank reconciliation is prepared and reviewed promptly.
Manage cost of finance and bank charges expenses.
Identify ways to minimize the company's foreign currency risk exposure and cost of finance exposure.
Requirements
Degree qualification in Accounting/ Finance with at least 5 years of related experience.
Experience in securities brokerage is an advantage.
Strong drive to deliver results.
Hands-on, meticulous and detail oriented.
Demonstrates energy, drive and enthusiasm when striving to accomplish and improve results.
Strategic outlook coupled with business acumen and the ability to drive changes.
Possesses high level of integrity.
Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
