Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience of 10 years in financial management, vendor relations, and IT operations.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements and audit processes.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and understanding of accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Finance & Reporting
  • Account Management: Oversee the company’s financial accounts, working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including the UK finance team, auditors, and outsources chartered accountants.
  • Auditing & Compliance: Manage annual statutory and tax audits in collaboration with outsourced accounting and auditing firms.
  • Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flows, process payments, and prepare monthly cash flow budgets to ensure financial stability.
  • MIS Reporting: Supervise the MIS reporting process to ensure timely and accurate expense tracking and reporting.
  • Expense Processing: Implement and oversee an automated expense processing system, integrating it seamlessly with the MIS system for efficient reporting.
  • Expense Claims: Review and process team expense claims in a timely manner, ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Vendor Management
  • Vendor Relationships: Manage relationships with approximately 30 vendors, ensuring timely processing of invoices in line with credit terms.
  • Contract Renewals: Oversee the renewal of service contracts with vendors and service providers, ensuring ongoing support and services.
  • Cost Management: Continually review outgoing costs and implement cost-cutting measures to improve financial efficiency.
• IT & Operations
  • Equipment & IT Management: Oversee the purchase and maintenance of company assets, including mobile phones, laptops, and IT accessories, ensuring all equipment is up-to-date and functioning efficiently.
  • Banking Operations: Maintain a good working relationship with the company’s bankers, ensuring uninterrupted banking operations for seamless financial transactions.
  • Insurance Management: Handle the annual renewals of company insurance policies, including medical, office, and directors’ & officers’ insurance.
  • Petty Cash Management: Maintain accurate records of monthly petty cash expenditures, along with supporting receipts.
• Other
  • Payroll & Salary Structuring: Manage salary structuring and payroll processing, coordinating with employees to ensure timely and accurate payments.
  • Compliance Filings: Collaborate with outsourced accountants to ensure timely compliance filings with government and regulatory bodies.