PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Lead the Finance function by ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budgeting and forecasting, strong internal controls, and sound financial analysis to support strategic business decisions. Simultaneously serve as the organization's key NetSuite ERP resource, driving system optimization, reporting enhancements, and process improvements that strengthen financial and operational efficiency.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Finance Management (70%)
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Analyze financial performance and provide insights, recommendations, and variance explanations to Management.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Support strategic planning through financial modeling, forecasting, and business analysis.
Budgeting and Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasts.
- Monitor budget utilization and provide recommendations to improve financial performance.
- Partner with department heads in developing budgets and evaluating business initiatives.
Cash Flow and Financial Controls
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity requirements.
- Strengthen internal controls and financial governance processes.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
- Oversee compliance with tax, statutory, and financial reporting obligations.
Real Estate Project Finance Support
- Monitor project costs, revenues, and profitability of development projects.
- Review project financial performance and provide recommendations to improve margins and cost efficiency.
- Support feasibility studies, project evaluations, and investment analyses for new developments.
Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management
- Provide guidance, coaching, and oversight to the Accounting and Finance team.
- Collaborate with senior management in evaluating financial risks and opportunities.
- Present financial reports and business recommendations to management as required.
II. ERP Systems Support – NetSuite (30%)
NetSuite Administration and Reporting
- Design, develop, and maintain NetSuite reports, dashboards, KPIs, and saved searches.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency within the ERP system.
- Support month-end and year-end financial reporting through optimized system processes.
Process Improvement and Automation
- Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes through ERP automation and workflow enhancements.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and IT teams to improve system utilization and operational efficiency.
- Recommend and implement best practices leveraging NetSuite functionality.
System Support and Enhancements
- Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, Operations, IT, and external NetSuite consultants.
- Support system configuration, testing, upgrades, and enhancement initiatives.
- Coordinate requirement gathering, user acceptance testing (UAT), and issue resolution.
- Provide user training and first-level support for NetSuite users.
Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain documentation of system workflows, configurations, user procedures, and controls.
- Support audits and compliance reviews involving ERP-generated financial information.
- Assist in data migration, system integration, and reporting improvement projects as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Management Information Systems, or related field.
- CPA designation preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
- Experience within the real estate, property development, construction, or related industries is highly preferred.
- Hands‑on experience with Oracle NetSuite ERP, particularly financial reporting, dashboards, saved searches, and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
- Knowledge of ERP implementation, automation, and business process improvement initiatives.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business and technical teams.
WHAT WE OFFER
- HMO
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Free Uniform
- Paid Leaves
- Leave Conversion
- Pantry Supplies
- Performance Bonus for Eligible Employees
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing real estate development organization
- Challenging, rewarding, and collaborative work environment