Financial Manager/Accounts Manager

Description:

Job Description:Join a dynamic FMCG company based in Montague Gardens! We are looking for an experienced Financial Manager/Accounts Manager to lead our financial operations. If you have a strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and team leadership, this is the perfect role for you. We offer a market-related salary, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for growth. Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Management:

• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow).
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
• Recommend financial adjustments to align with company goals.

Accounts Management:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and payment of invoices.
• Supervise payroll and ensure compliance with tax and statutory obligations.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliations of accounts and bank statements.

Tax and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, preparing tax filings, and liaising with tax authorities as necessary.
• Prepare VAT returns and manage other tax-related filings.
• Work closely with auditors during financial audits and provide requested documents.

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct financial analysis and present findings to senior management.
• Assist in financial decision-making by providing insights into cost management, profitability, and investment opportunities.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure financial stability.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Supervise and mentor a team of accountants or junior finance staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide training and development opportunities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) is preferred.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in financial management or accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Experience with financial software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, or similar).
  • Familiarity with accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling, etc.).
  • Excellent communication skills for reporting and presenting financial information.
  • Detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative approach to team management.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Proactive, with the ability to anticipate financial needs and challenges.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage the preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow).
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
• Recommend financial adjustments to align with company goals.

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and payment of invoices.
• Supervise payroll and ensure compliance with tax and statutory obligations.
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliations of accounts and bank statements.

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, preparing tax filings, and liaising with tax authorities as necessary.
• Prepare VAT returns and manage other tax-related filings.
• Work closely with auditors during financial audits and provide requested documents.

• Conduct financial analysis and present findings to senior management.
• Assist in financial decision-making by providing insights into cost management, profitability, and investment opportunities.
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure financial stability.

• Supervise and mentor a team of accountants or junior finance staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide training and development opportunities.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) is preferred.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in financial management or accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • Experience with financial software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, or similar).
  • Familiarity with accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling, etc.).
  • Excellent communication skills for reporting and presenting financial information.
  • Detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative approach to team management.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Proactive, with the ability to anticipate financial needs and challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CMA) is preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in financial management or accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with financial software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Familiarity with accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, financial modeling, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills for reporting and presenting financial information.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under tight deadlines.

• Strong leadership abilities and a collaborative approach to team management.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate financial needs and challenges.