The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial activities within the country, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, statutory compliance, and effective financial planning. The role partners closely with country leadership to support strategic and operational decision-making while ensuring alignment with regional and global finance policies
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting & Control
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/US GAAP and company policies.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Manage balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, provisions, and accruals.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Performance Management
- Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
- Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, providing insights and corrective actions.
- Develop and monitor KPIs to support business performance.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to country management.
Statutory, Tax & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate statutory audits, tax audits, and interactions with external auditors and authorities.
- Oversee tax filings (corporate income tax, VAT, withholding tax, etc.) in coordination with tax advisors.
- Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks and SOX (if applicable).
Treasury & Cash Management
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity.
- Oversee banking relationships and cash forecasting.
- Ensure compliance with treasury policies and foreign exchange regulations.
Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial governance.
- Identify financial risks and implement mitigation actions.
- Support internal audits and follow up on audit findings.
Leadership & Business Partnering
- Lead, coach, and develop the local finance team.
- Act as a key finance business partner to the Country Manager and leadership team.
- Support strategic initiatives, investments, and business cases.
- Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and systems.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field (masters preferred).
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- 12–15 years of progressive finance experience, including controllership or senior finance roles.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and local statutory requirements.
- Experience in multinational or matrix organizations preferred.
- ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
