For the Finance Manager Role, the team is generally seeking a candidate who demonstrates a combination of technical expertise, and a strong cultural fit with the organization
Job Description:
Staff Management & Mentorship
- Team Leadership: Supervise and guide your finance team through the full accounting cycle, providing hands-on mentorship to develop their skills and professional growth.
- Succession Planning: Proactively identify and mentor potential successors to ensure continuity and a strong talent pipeline within the team.
Financial Systems & Process Mastery
- System Ownership: Become the primary subject matter expert by developing a deep understanding of the company's and client's financial systems, reporting tools, and operational workflows.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively promote continuous process improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Documentation & Standardization: Ensure all financial processes, from journal entries to client reporting, are properly documented and standardized.
Reporting & Client Relations
- Reporting Oversight: Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely financial data and reports.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with the team, cross-functional departments, and stakeholders, showcasing leadership in regular weekly and monthly meetings.
- Client Financials: Oversee the maintenance of client financials, guaranteeing they are complete, accurate, and readily available for review.
- Client Satisfaction: Ensure high levels of client satisfaction by maintaining strong relationships and resolving issues effectively.
- Client Report Assistance: Conduct financial analysis and develop recommendations for client reports, adapting to specific reporting requirements.
Technical Expertise
- Accounting & Financial Analysis: Possess a strong grasp of accounting principles, financial analysis, and reporting standards (e.g., PFRS, PAS).
- Software Proficiency: Proficient in financial accounting software and Microsoft systems, especially google sheets, and be able to quickly learn and adapt to new platforms.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Attention to Detail: Demonstrate a meticulous, detail-oriented approach to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial transactions and reports.
- Process Improvement: Display a proven ability to evaluate current financial processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose effective, data-driven solutions.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaboration with internal teams and external clients to align financial activities with broader organizational goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, fostering transparency and a shared understanding.
Adaptability & Cultural Fit
- Continuous Learning: Eagerly learn new technologies, systems, or processes and apply this knowledge to meet specific industry needs.
- Flexibility: Flexible in a fast-paced environment and adjust to evolving business requirements.
Results-Oriented Approach
- Impactful Outcomes: Drive tangible results, with focus on key financial outcomes like cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and optimizing cash flow.
- Deadline Management: Possess a strong commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality, accurate work, even under pressure.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education and Certification:A Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is highly preferred.
- Professional Experience:A minimum of five (5) years of relevant finance or accounting experience is required, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role that includes mentorship.
- Technical Proficiency:Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, XERO) is essential.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial operations.
- Communication & Leadership:Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven record of leading and inspiring a team.
