Job Description / TORs: Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee the accurate allocation of income and expenditures to relevant departments and projects.
• Supervise the monthly closing and review of books of accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Approve daily journal and payment vouchers according to the authority matrix.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and regulations. Support management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Ensure timely month-end adjustments for prepayments and accruals.
• Conduct regular analysis of trial balances for comprehensive accounting and budgetary control.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statements.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Contribute to the financial planning and strategy of the company. Provide financial analysis for strategic initiatives and capital investments.
• Assist department heads in the preparation of annual budgets and provide necessary formats.
• Develop budgets for projects based on activity sheets/proposals from managers.
• Prepare and monitor the Finance Department’s budget, ensuring alignment with actual expenditures and revenues.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Implement and oversee adherence to the authority matrix and financial policies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and auditing standards.
• Authorize purchase requisitions and orders as per the authority matrix.
• Maintain internal control systems to safeguard company assets and financial data.

Taxation

• Ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns are submitted on time.
• Ensure compliance with income tax and sales tax regulations by submitting withholding taxes and sales taxes, as well as preparing quarterly, monthly, and annual withholding tax statements as required by the relevant tax authorities.
• Maintain compliance with income tax regulations and address related queries from stakeholders.

Audit Coordination

• Coordinate with external auditors for the annual statutory audit.
• Prepare and organize audit documentation and provide required information during the audit process.

Cash Flow and Treasury Management

• Prepare cash flow statements to ensure the company’s liquidity and financial health.
• Monitor timely deposits and disbursements to manage fund availability efficiently.

Professional Requirements:

• CA / CMA / ACCA qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in multinational organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of the accounting cycle and financial management practices.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills, proficient in financial software (QuickBooks) and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to meet targets within tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Strong judgment, flexibility, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity.
• Willingness to travel on short notice as needed.

Note:

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All selected candidates will undergo comprehensive background checks and stringent controls.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage female candidates to apply.

This role needs to be filled as soon as possible, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.