Manager - Accounts and Finance

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Oversee the entire accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and treasury management.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.

2. Audit & Compliance:

• Internal Audit: Develop, implement, and execute a comprehensive annual internal audit plan to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• External Audit Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors. Coordinate the audit process, prepare necessary schedules, and ensure a smooth and efficient audit cycle.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks across the organization.
• Policy Development: Develop, document, and enforce internal accounting policies and procedures to strengthen the internal control environment.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with external advisors, and filing financial reports.

3. Financial Management & Analysis:

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, working collaboratively with department heads.
• Prepare and present insightful financial reports, variance analyses, and key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards to senior management.
• Provide strategic financial recommendations to the CFO and executive team to support business planning, cost reduction, and profit enhancement.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and working capital to optimize the company's financial position.
• Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of long-range planning, new projects, and potential investments.

4. Team Leadership & Systems:

• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Oversee the financial systems (ERP, accounting software, etc.), identifying and implementing technological improvements to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 1 year in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in both public accounting (external audit) and private industry/corporate accounting.
• Strong experience with internal controls, risk assessment, and internal audit methodologies.
• Proficiency with major ERP systems

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Finance.
• Additional certifications such as CA, ACCA, CMA.
• Experience in Professional Services, Audit Firm