Organisation Name

Job Description

Job Description:

1. Strategy, Planning and Management

• Act as Financial Manager and strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team. Communicate, engage and interact with CEO and Executive Leadership Team
• Experience in assessing Operational Risk and implementing sufficient controls to mitigate the risk
• Experience in implementing financial procedures, maintenance & finalization of accounts & auditing as per statutory practices & management audits
• Management of working Capital Requirement
• Distinction of conducting independent Internal Audit
• Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts
• Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team

2. Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

• Prepare and present monthly, annual financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.
• Review and analyze monthly, annual financial results and provide recommendations
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget
• Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting

3. Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations

• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for funders, foundations, investors and company’s board of directors.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and central tax returns
• Ensure SOX compliance regarding all financial functions
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems

4. Financial Management

• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability
• Oversee cash, investments and asset management area
• Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets

5. Financial Relations and Policies

• Engage finance committee to develop short term and long term plans, projections and budgets
• Represent company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors and officials
• Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, central and local laws regarding company operations

6. Cash Management

• Supervise accounts receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process

Requirements:

• 3 years minimum experience as a Financial Manager
• 5+ years total accounting or finance experience
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues