Finance Manager

Job Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Control

• Oversee full set of accounts and ensure timely monthly closing.
• Review monthly management accounts, including variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Coordinate and manage external audit, tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements.

Cashflow & Treasury Operations

• Prepare and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts, with clear visibility on funding gaps and liquidity position.
• Monitor daily cash position, working capital movements, and payment cycles.
• Execute treasury functions including payments, fund transfers, and utilisation of financing facilities. Take ownership of surplus cash management by optimising returns through placement in short-term deposits and other low-risk instruments, in line with treasury policies and liquidity requirements.

Budgeting & Monitoring

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Track actual performance against budget and highlight key variances and risks.Work closely with operations/project teams to ensure cost discipline and budget adherence.

Funding & Banking Support

• Support the CFO in financing activities, including preparation of documentation for loan applications, drawdowns, and compliance submissions.
• Liaise with banks on operational matters such as facility utilisation, reporting requirements, and documentation. Monitor loan covenants and ensure timely submission of required information to lenders.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., MIA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent) is advantageous.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in corporate finance, auditing, or related finance functions.
• Proven experience in managing a full set of accounts, cash flow planning and management, and financial reporting.
• Experience with banking facilities, loan administration, and treasury operations is an added advantage
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and financial analysis skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic, project-based environment.
• Proactive, positive-minded, and willing to take initiative, learn continuously, and assume ownership of responsibilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with both internal stakeholders and external parties, including auditors, tax consultants, and financial institutions.