Finance Manager

Who We Are Looking For

• Proactive and Organized: Takes ownership of responsibilities, works methodically, and manages time effectively
• Relationship Building: Develops strong connections with global finance teams and managers in different locations
• Team-Oriented: Focuses on teamwork, with a global and collaborative mindset
• Qualifications and Skills: Requires a relevant finance qualification (or partial qualification), fluency in English, strong written and verbal communication skills, and advanced Microsoft Office (especially Excel) proficiency

What You Will Work On

The Finance Manager will assist the Senior Finance Manager IRM where required and take ownership of the following duties:

• General Ledger data entry to trial balance, including prepaid, accruals, fixed assets and intercompany account transactions
• Maintenance of the finance system, Certinia, including, where required, integration with Crisis24 CRM
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Monthly reporting and presentation to SVP Finance and Managing Director of Integrated Risk Management, including forecasts and variance analysis
• Finance Business Partnering within Crisis24 Division, including management of departmental P&Ls and budgets, including liaising with other regional departments to drive process and performance improvement through enhanced integration with Finance
• Bank and cash management, including managing cash-flow, monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, plus liaising with bank where necessary
• Accounts receivable, including preparation of sales invoices on an as required basis and immediate following up on late ARs with the support of Account Managers if needed
• Accounts payable, including setup of payments for authorization
• Review of data for monthly payroll as prepared by payroll provider
• Preparation and filing of quarterly GST returns, and any other filings to meet local regulatory and government requirements
• Assisting with audits, including management of audit queries with both local and group auditors
• Financial oversight over India entity, supported by external local accountants as required
• Support office management and IT related tasks in collaboration with internal teams
• Liaising and coordinating with the secretariat office for updates and meeting regulatory filings
• Occasionally support the delivery of strategic corporate projects
• Ad hoc tasks as and when required

Who You Will Work With  

• Reporting to Senior Finance Manager IRM, based in South Africa
• Internally: Focus on general finance tasks, working independently within entity and as part the wider Crisis24 finance team. Build relationship and foster highly effective team working and collaboration with senior management in Singapore and counterparts in other countries such as the SVP Finance, VP Finance (IRM), Group Financial Controller and Crisis24 Finance Managers in the UK, DACH and US
• Externally: Local banks, suppliers, clients, contractors, auditors, accountants, advisors, payroll providers

Accountability:

The Finance Manager is accountable to the Senior Manager Finance IRM for their responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through the mid-year and annual performance review and supported through the monitoring of their KPIs

Core accountabilities are:

• Accurate submissions of works scope and report
• Ensures compliance with financial controls, upholds financial governance, and is vigilant to suspicious transactions and fraud
• Meeting submission deadlines
• Execution of defined administrative tasks
• Participation in company performance management cycle
  
  

What You Will Bring  

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a Finance Manager or equivalent role, or looking to step up into the role
• Must have a Finance qualification or be studying towards one
• Professional qualification in ACCA or CPA or equivalent will be an added advantage