Description:
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to manage financial operations across multiple international entities. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will be responsible for a broad spectrum of financial activities, including accounting for inventory and leases, tax compliance and payroll oversight. The ideal candidate will bring a global mindset, ability to multi-task & move quickly and strong technical expertise.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Management:
- Oversee and develop all financial activities for entities in multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards.
- Manage local accounting operations, including financial reporting, tax compliance, and month-end close processes
- A strong focus on lease and inventory accounting
Compliance Reporting:
- Prepare and manage ledger entries for payroll, tax benefits, and contributions as well as reporting for regulatory bodies such as social security tax authorities, insurance, pension companies and others.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies, including social security authorities, insurance providers, pension companies, and other regulatory requirements.
Balance Sheet Reconciliation:
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including intercompany, banking, customers, vendors and accruals
- Place a significant focus on leases, inventory, and VAT reconciliations to maintain compliance and accuracy.
Cash Flow and Reporting:
- Monitor day-to-day transactions, maintain up-to-date books, and prepare comprehensive financial and administrative reports as required.
Tax Submissions:
- Ensure timely and accurate submissions to tax authorities (VAT, CIT, Social Security & others).
Payroll Oversight:
- Ensure accuracy in payroll calculations made by Payroll Manager
- Address and resolve payroll-related issues, ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation.
Audits:
- Manage regional audits, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
- Ensure timely resolution of audit requests and implementation of recommendations.
Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with AP, Business Control, and Procurement teams, serving as a key individual within the finance department
Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant: ACCA/CPA or local equivalent is mandatory.
- Experience: Minimum of 3+ years as an accountant in high-tech companies, with a robust understanding of financial management and compliance.
- Knowledge of Lease accounting and Inventory essential
- Experience of working in a Regulated Company is highly desirable
- Global Exposure: Significant experience working in a global environment, understanding diverse financial regulations and practices.
- Technical Skills: Strong Excel and office skills are essential for data analysis and reporting.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
- Attributes: Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously, and a detail-oriented, a problem-solving mindset is a must.
- Team Player: Service-oriented approach, collaborating seamlessly within a team to achieve collective goals.