Finance Manager
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- ACCA or CPA qualification preferred
- 5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in SMEs
- Strong hands-on experience in full-set accounting and financial reporting
- Experience managing audits, tax, and compliance
- Independent, proactive, and able to work in a lean environment
Additional Information
Day-to-Day Responsibilities You'll likely handle the full set of finance operations: Manage full-set accounts (AP, AR, general ledger) Prepare monthly financial statements yourself (not just review) Handle bank reconciliations and cash tracking Process invoices, payments, and payroll coordination Budgeting & Planning Create and track budgets and forecasts Monitor actual vs budget and explain variances Help the owner/management understand "Are we making money?" Cash flow Closely monitor cash flow (daily/weekly sometimes) Ensure there's enough cash to pay salaries, suppliers, rent Chase receivables if needed (yes, sometimes you'll do this personally) Compliance & Admin Handle tax filings (GST, corporate tax) or liaise with external auditors Ensure compliance with local regulations Manage audits (often coordinating everything yourself) Cost Control & Operations Review expenses and suggest cost-saving measures Negotiate with vendors or suppliers occasionally Set up or improve financial processes (many small firms lack structure) Business Support Work directly with the boss/owner Provide simple, clear insights like: Which product/service is most profitable? Can we afford to hire? Should we invest in this? Systems & Process Setup You might need to: Implement accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) Clean up messy financial records Build basic reporting dashboards from scratch
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