Finance Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations related to the general ledger.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and maintain detailed balance sheet schedules, ensuring alignment with general ledger balances.
• Review and upload trial balances to the EPM system.
• Prepare monthly forecasted balance sheets and upload data to EPM.
• Evaluate CAPEX and fixed asset requisitions in coordination with requesting departments to ensure return-on-investment (ROI) and payback analyses are realistic, well-supported, and include complete justification, capacity analysis, and documented evidence.
• Conduct post-investment evaluations, including ROI and post-acquisition reviews to assess the effectiveness of capital investments.
• Monitor and track ongoing CAPEX projects to ensure timely capitalization and accurate reporting.
• Approve purchase requisitions (PR) related to capital expenditures in line with budget and policy.
• Prepare and report on asset movements, disposals, and interdepartmental transfers.
• Conduct periodic physical verification and reconciliation of fixed assets during the year-end closing process.
• Prepare and submit monthly CAPEX capitalization, payment, and forecast reports.
• Support the annual budgeting and long-term planning processes related to fixed assets and capital expenditures.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Liaise with tax agent / consultants and regulatory authorities on all tax related matters.
• Prepare interim and year-end audit schedules and documentation for both internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide required documents, explanations, and reconciliations.
• Respond promptly and professionally to audit queries to ensure transparency and compliance.

QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Accounting / Finance / ACCA or other professional qualifications.

REQUIREMENT

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Hands-on experience with GL functions, financial reporting, and fixed asset accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP system (Oracle Fusion) would be an added advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and possess a high level of integrity.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.