Country Finance Manager

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Collectius offers its clients a professional and highly efficient consumer credit management service based on the latest cutting-edge technology. We have fantastic clients ranging from banks, telecommunication, and consumer finance companies in many of the countries in ASEAN.

Collectius invests in credit management service companies (CMS companies) and portfolios of distressed consumer debt, focusing on smaller debts generated from banks and financing companies.

Collectius is focusing on the South East Asian market. Collectius' goal is to unburden our debtors from debt and to see them successfully re-integrated into a debt-free life again. In achieving this goal, the debtors regain a positive financial outlook and once again have the opportunity to become financially active with banks and finance companies.

Collectius is funded through its Swiss holding company in Zug and its largest financier is the Swedish shipping conglomerate Stena.

Qualifications & Experience

• A recognized Accounting/Finance Degree or relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA etc.
• At least 3-4 years of external audit experience with Big 4 Audit Firm or mid-tier audit firm.
• At least 2 years of Finance managerial experience, managing a team.
• Have direct experience in making financial statements.
• Analytical thinker with strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, fast-learner and committed to meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both within and across business units.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to and collaborate with business leaders.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day activities of financial and accounting related functions, demonstrating the highest standards of professional conduct at all times.
• Timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual financial and management reporting, in compliance with the applicable governing standards and regulations, and group reporting requirements.
• Manage and optimize the company’s cash flow and working capital.
• Manage tax related matters and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinate and liaise with the internal and external auditors, company secretary, tax consultants, bankers, lawyers, and other governing authorities pertaining to statutory requirements.
• Actively review, formulate and enforce continuous improvement on financial and operations internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare financial analysis reports, financial statements, forecasts, and other reporting matters as required.
• Continuously analyze the cost drivers, tracking of KPIs to ensure that business targets are met and keep line management informed of the KPIs progress and offer actionable insights.
• Leverage strengths of the finance and accounting team members, providing clarity on the roles and responsibilities; developing and implementing training to maximize and help them reach optimal individual and organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
• Other ad hoc assignments as assigned by the CFO and Country Managing Director.