Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analyses to management and stakeholders.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with department heads to create budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, and monitor performance against targets.
Financial Analysis: Analyze financial data, key performance indicators (KPIs), and trends to provide insights and recommendations for optimizing financial performance and operational efficiency.
Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks, implement risk mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and accounting principles.
Cash Management: Oversee cash flow planning and ensure the availability of funds for ongoing operations and capital investments.
Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and long-term objectives
Financial Audits: Coordinate and participate in financial audits, ensuring accurate and transparent financial records.
Cost Control: Implement cost-control measures and monitor expenses to maintain profitability and financial stability.
Financial Decision Support: Collaborate with management in evaluating investment opportunities, business initiatives, and major financial decisions.
Financial Systems and Processes: Continuously improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Team Management: Oversee the finance team, providing leadership, guidance, and training to ensure their professional development and optimal performance.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degrees like an MBA or a professional finance/accounting qualification (eg, CFA, CPA) are a plus.
Experience: Typically, 5+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
Financial Analysis: Strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, analyze trends, and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
Financial Reporting: Proficiency in financial reporting and financial statement analysis.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Experience in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
Thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Familiarity with financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Knowledge of financial software systems and tools.
Excellent leadership and managerial abilities to guide and motivate the finance team.