Finance Manager

• Responsible for the implementation, managing and coordinating the Finance and Accounts function of the Group of Companies as well as compliance with the statutory requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall financial and accounting functions of the Group
• Prepare monthly financial management reports and accounts promptly
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and manage cash flow, working capital and treasury functions
• Oversee the daily financial operations, budgeting, and taxation functions
• Examine and improve areas of internal controls and ensure proper maintenance of financial records
• Plan, organize, lead and motivate team members in the Finance Department
• Undertake specific assignments as instructed from time to time
• Analyze and interpret operational and accounting data to explain variations and trends in relation to previous periods, budgets and forecasts (profit variance analysis, contribution margin analysis)
• Prepare annual budget forecast and periodic review
• Work with individuals from all functional areas in preparing, analyzing and communicating information to provide relevant, accurate, timely information that will be helpful to the management for decision-making
• Review monthly management accounts, balance sheet schedules and key performance indicators
• Review and ensure financial statements are prepared according to accounting standards
• Liaise with auditors in respect of audits, compliance and risk management issues
• Responsible for year-end closing and liaison with external auditors for annual financial audit
• Liaising with external auditors and tax agent to ensure compliance with statutory audit/tax requirements
• Tax estimates and tax submission to the Inland Revenue Authority
• Review and ensure tax schedules are completed on time for tax agent
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and work as a team
• Good communication and interaction skills
• Must have an eye for details
• Planning and organizing skills
• Result oriented and has a right sense of urgency
• Organized, with an ability to meet deadlines

Qualification & Experience:

• Professional Accountancy Qualification. A member of ACCA, CIMA and with MIA membership
• Preferably those with experience in retail, hotel and property investment
• Minimum 10 years working experience in a similar position is required for this role.
• Candidate should also possess at least 3-5 years external audit experience
• Preferably Managers specializing in Finance (General/Cost Accounting) or equivalent.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong business acumen with good technical knowledge
• Pro-active, detail-oriented, committed, enthusiastic and self-driven with a high level of integrity
• Those who are able to start work on short notice.
• Able to start immediately would be an advantage