Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager                                                  Department: Finance

Reports to: Country Manager (CM)                                    Effective Date: 26-6-2023

Salary Range: Market Competitive

Job Summary:

Our client, a chemical distribution organization, which is looking for Finance & Accounting Manager who will be responsible for advising the Country Manager (CM) on how to develop & implement financial practices, monitoring & enforcing compliance with finance-related laws, procedures, and regulations such as tax filing and financial reporting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

o Develop and implement financial policies and procedures in line with the group policies.

o Maintain accurate financial records by entering and verifying financial transactions in the system.

o Prepare financial reports, including monthly and annual financial statements, and provide analysis of the results.

o Monitor and manage cash flow, including forecasting future cash requirements and tracking actual cash inflows and outflows.

o Work with other departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. o Continuously review and improve financial processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.

o Advise CM on the organization’s exposure to risks and the involvement of financial institutions, money market instruments, and treasury management functions where applicable.

o Analyze and assess the impact of investment decisions on the financial position of the organization.

o Analyze the financial performance and position of the organization and develop suitable accounting policies to meet reporting requirements.

o Analyze, compile, and present management information for managerial decision-making.

o Calculate accounting ratios relating to profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and position.

o Identify and adopt business intelligence tools to analyze financial data and information.

o Identify and calculate both financial and non-financial performance measurements for reporting on the organization’s performance.

o Manage a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Examples:

Solid understanding of accounting, tax and financial principles and practices.

Strong understanding of financial reporting standards.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software systems – experience with Quickbooks/D365 F&O is a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Highly driven and organized, with an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

Commercially oriented team player.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

willing to travel in Pakistan

Education and Experience:

ACA / ACCA / MBA (Accounting/Finance)

Minimum 5-6 years of experience in a similar capacity.

Experience in a chemical trading or logistics business is an advantage

Experience in a Multinational company is a plus