Finance Manager

A. Core Accounting & Bookkeeping Operations

• Supervise Account Executive in maintaining accurate, timely financial records across all entities. Establish robust internal controls over all transactions.

B. Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting

• Own the month-end close calendar review and sign off all material journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Maintain fixed asset depreciation schedules define capitalization policies and conduct annual impairment assessments

• Lead variance analysis against budget and prior periods prepare management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with commentary and action plans for the CEO

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements for external audit and Board submission across all jurisdictions

C. Treasury, Cashflow & Working Capital Management

• Manage rolling cashflow forecasts and working capital optimization (receivables, payables, inventory) across all entities

• Own primary banking relationships, foreign exchange exposure and hedging strategies, and cross-border cash pooling

• Design approval matrices and finance protocols for operational expenditures and outlet/department top-ups

D. Budgeting, Costing & Strategic Planning

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting consolidate group budget, present to CEO/Board, and drive corrective action for material variances

• Own costing methodology, project profitability assessments, and Cost of Goods Sold analysis to support pricing and product mix decisions

• Develop financial models and feasibility studies for expansion initiatives assess capital requirements, ROI, break-even timelines, and FX impacts

E. Tax, Statutory Compliance & External Relations

• Serve as principal liaison with auditors, tax agents, corporate secretaries, solicitors, bankers, and government bodies in all jurisdictions

• Review and authorize all GST/VAT and indirect tax filings review corporate tax computations, manage transfer pricing documentation, and optimize group tax structure within legal frameworks

• Advise on cross-border tax implications, withholding tax, and bilateral treaty compliance monitor BEPS and international tax developments

• Design, document, and maintain the Internal Control Framework lead the finance function through all internal and external audits remediate control deficiencies

F. Audit, Revenue Assurance & Operational Finance

• Author compensation and refund policies approve exceptions and analyze trends for systemic risks

• Design sales audit frameworks and fraud detection protocols for all physical outlets and digital platforms own revenue recognition policies and third-party settlement reconciliation

• Manage team performance, delegate strategic initiatives, and represent Finance in senior management and Board meetings

G. International Expansion & Entity Setup

• Research accounting standards, tax regimes, regulatory frameworks, and entity structures for each target market

• Lead finance workstream for new entity incorporation, banking setup, and treasury operations abroad

• Design finance operating models, chart of accounts, and process documentation for new markets train local staff or manage outsourced providers

• Develop inter-company transaction policies, transfer pricing documentation, and profit repatriation mechanisms

• Maintain compliance calendars and ensure ongoing good standing for all foreign entities manage group consolidation and foreign currency translation