Forecasting: Preparing and updating financial forecasts based on current and future business operations.
Budget Creation: Developing annual budgets in collaboration with various departments to align with strategic goals.
Monitoring: Ensuring that spending stays within the budget and advising cost control measures.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Monthly/Quarterly Reports: Producing accurate financial reports (income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for management and stakeholders.
Variance Analysis: Comparing actual performance against the budget and previous.
Financial Strategy and Decision Support
Cost Management: Identify cost saving opportunities and implementation cost control measures.
Investment Appraisal: Evaluating potential investments and projects, conducting risk assessments, and preparing financial models to guide decision-making.
Risk Management: Identifying financial risks (e.g., currency, interest rates, liquidity) and advising on mitigation strategies.
Internal Controls and Compliance
Internal Audits: Designing and monitoring internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial records.
Regulatory Compliances: Ensuring that the company meets tax obligations, statutory reporting requirements, and adheres to legal regulations.
External Audit Coordination: Coordinating with external auditors to facilitates the annual audit process and periods, and providing explanation for variances.
Compliance: Ensuring compliance with accounting standards (such as GAAP or IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
Cash Flow Management
Monitoring Cash Flow: Ensuring there is sufficient liquidity to meet the company`s obligations while optimizing cash utilization.
Receivables and Payables: Managing accounts receivable and accounts payable to maintain a healthy cash cycle.
Stakeholder Communication
Investor Relations: Communicating financial performance to shareholders and potential investors (if applicable)
Management Reports: Providing senior management with the information and insights needed to make strategic decisions.
Cost and Profitability Analysis
Break-even Analysis: Calculating break-even points and evaluating the profitability of various products or services.
Competitive Pricing models
Ensure timely reporting
Financial Systems Management
ERP System Oversight: Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of financial software and systems (such as ERP systems) to streamline financial processes.
Data Integrity: Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial dues entered into systems.
Financial Risk Management
Risk Mitigation: Identifying financial risks (e.g., credit market, operational) and putting measures in place to mitigate them.
Strategic Planning
Business Growth: Assisting in formulation long-term strategic plans and providing financial insight for the company`s growth initiatives.
Capital Structure Management: Managing the company`s debt-equity mix and making recommendations for raising funds (e.g., loans, equity) for expansion or other strategic initiatives.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Experience with ERP software, particularly SAP Business One, is preferred.