MANAGER FINANCE

Reports To

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Director Finance / Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Direct Reports

• Senior Accountant

Position Summary

The Manager Finance is responsible for leading the Company's finance function by providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, overseeing financial planning and analysis (FP&A), treasury management, taxation, compliance, and internal controls. The role partners with senior leadership to support business growth, optimize financial performance, strengthen governance, and drive operational excellence.

The Manager Finance provides oversight of all accounting operations through the Senior Accountant while focusing on financial strategy, executive reporting, business partnering, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Lead and oversee the Company's finance and accounting function, ensuring efficient financial operations and strong financial governance.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide financial leadership and strategic recommendations to executive management.

Financial Reporting

• Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements prepared by the Senior Accountant.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with IFRS, US GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Present financial performance, key business metrics, and strategic insights to senior management.
• Develop executive reporting packages, dashboards, and KPI reports to support informed decision-making.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts.
• Develop long-term financial plans, scenario analyses, and financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze financial performance, profitability, cost drivers, and operational KPIs, providing actionable recommendations.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and work with department leaders to improve financial outcomes.

Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, and working capital optimization.
• Review short- and long-term cash flow forecasts and funding requirements.
• Manage banking relationships, financing facilities, and treasury activities.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposure and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies where applicable.

Taxation, Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee corporate income tax, sales tax, payroll tax, and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Ensure timely filing of all regulatory and statutory returns.
• Strengthen the Company's internal control environment and ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Audit & External Relationships

• Lead the annual external audit and coordinate with auditors throughout the audit process.
• Manage relationships with banks, tax advisors, regulatory authorities, insurance providers, and external consultants.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of recommendations.

Finance Operations Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight of the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and month-end close process through the Senior Accountant.
• Monitor the effectiveness of accounting processes and ensure timely completion of financial close activities.
• Review significant accounting estimates, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments as required.

Process Improvement & Digital Transformation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Lead ERP optimization, financial systems enhancements, and automation projects.
• Develop standardized financial reporting, dashboards, and performance metrics using business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team by fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Establish departmental goals, monitor performance, and support professional development.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to improve financial awareness and business performance across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or ACCA designation is mandatory. US CPA is considered a strong asset.
• Articles completed with a Big Four accounting firm is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive post-qualification experience in financial reporting, FP&A, controllership, or corporate finance.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing finance teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, taxation, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or QuickBooks Advanced.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and working capital optimization.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strategic perspective.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Budget and forecast accuracy.
• Cash flow forecast accuracy and working capital performance.
• Compliance with statutory and tax filing deadlines.
• Successful completion of external audits with minimal findings.
• Continuous improvement in finance processes and ERP utilization.
• Finance team development, engagement, and retention.
• Delivery of accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to senior management.