Role Overview
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the Company’s Finance and Accounting functions, including the development, maintenance, and administration of financial systems. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data in accordance with established accounting standards, as well as company policies and procedures for financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities: • Manage and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the Company, including management of credit, insurance portfolio, financial forecasting, budgeting, financial trends and forecasts, financial consolidation,and timely and accurate budget analysis. • Lead the development and continuous evaluation of short-term and long-term strategic financial objectives while monitoring and reporting on the Company’s financial performance. • Manage and report on organization-wide budget variances, including the preparation of associated impact assessments and recommendations. • Maintain oversight of the Company’s investment portfolio and investmentactivities. • Manage and assess the financial impact of key business activities, initiatives, and growth opportunities. • Prepare, review, and analyse the Company’s financial statements and management reports. • Prepare and present annual and periodic budgets for approval in accordance with the Company’s approval processes and policies. • Ensure full compliance with locally and internationally recognized Accounting and Financial standards. • Ensure compliance with all local legislative, statutory, and regulatory reporting obligations. • Perform year-end financial procedures and support the Company’s financial reporting cycles within agreed timelines and commitments. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, external auditors, regulators, financial institutions, and other third parties. • Supervise and coordinate the internal and external audit processes to ensurecompliance, accuracy, and timely completion. • Provide financial analysis and advisory support for the Company’s transactional, contractual, and investment requirements. • Perform other duties as required in support of the Finance Department and the overall business objectives of the Company.
Qualifications and Experience: • Professional finance and accounting qualification (ACCA, FCCA, CIMA orequivalent. • Post graduate qualifications or certifications will be an asset. • A minimum of eight (8) years demonstrated experience in finance and accounting, four (4) of which must be at a Managerial level.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of financial and accounting statutory requirements, principles and practices, working knowledge of the institutional, and statutory framework in which the above functions are performed. • Take an ethical approach to one’s work or professional relationships. • Set high safety and quality standards for tasks and ensuring adherence to rules and procedures set out by internal and/or industry guidelines, as well as statutory regulations for self, others and the organization. • Work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals and positive results. • Identify root causes and reach logical resolutions. • Express ideas or facts in a clear and persuasive manner and take responsibility for understanding others. • Establish and prioritize tasks and objectives in order to manage time, resources and risks appropriately. • Take responsibility for people, tasks, decisions and outcomes towards the achievement of organizational mission, vision and goals. • Take into account the business’ operating environment to anticipate future changes or challenges for the organization and develop an appropriate course of action. • Maintain a high level of energy and focus on goal achievement byproactively acting and following through on work activities. • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. • Demonstrates a high level of diplomacy and tact in addressing people. • Proficiency in financial reporting methods. • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, in particular advanced excel
Location: • Based in Chaguanas, required to visit La Brea (as required)
Duration: •Full Time