Finance Manager (12 months Contract)

Job Description

This is a client-facing, onsite engagement where the successful candidate will be based full-time at the client's office and work closely with their Group Finance team. The role is responsible for Group financial reporting, consolidation, governance, and finance transformation activities, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial information to management, the Board, and other key stakeholders while maintaining compliance with reporting standards and audit requirements.

Responsibilities

Group Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Oversee/Prepare the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial reports for the Group

• Review financial submissions from subsidiaries and business units to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with reporting requirements

• Assess and review the overall reasonableness of subsidiaries’ forecasts and budget submissions, including analysis of key variances and trends

Board & Management Reporting

• Prepare quarterly Board financial presentation materials and support reporting requirements to head office and key stakeholders

• Liaise with business units and finance stakeholders to ensure timely submission of financial information and reporting deliverables

Audit, Compliance & Governance

• Coordinate and support external audit processes, statutory reporting requirements and compliance matters across the Group

• Ensure adherence to financial reporting standards, internal controls and governance requirements

Systems, Process Improvement & Projects

• Support the implementation and enhancement of Group consolidation and reporting systems, including process improvements and standardization initiatives

• Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting processes, controls and reporting efficiency

• Support finance transformation initiatives and other strategic finance projects where required

Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other ad hoc duties and assignments as assigned by management

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred

Experience

• At least 6 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, preferably in a group reporting environment

• Experience in group consolidation and handling multi-entity financial reporting preferred

• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, statutory requirements and regulatory compliance

• Experience working with external auditors and managing audit processes would be advantageous

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial reporting and group consolidation expertise

• Good analytical, problem-solving and financial interpretation skills

• High level of attention to detail, accuracy and accountability

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight reporting timelines

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across different business units

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite

• Familiarity with ERP and financial systems such as Anaplan and Accpac/Sage 300 would be an advantage

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