Head of Accounting & Finance

Job Descriptions

• Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Audit accounts to ensure compliance with regulations; coordinate with outside auditors and provide needed information for the annual external audit.

• Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Oversee the production of monthly financial statements and reports; ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Oversee preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Provide financial analysis and make recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Present recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.

• Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop and implement plans for budgeting and forecasting.
• Leads planning and forecasting activities with business partners to achieve business and company goals.
• Make estimates of funds required for the short- and long-term financial objectives of the organization.

• Tax and Financial Planning:

• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year.
• Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment.

• Strategic Financial Management:

• Assist management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction.
• Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company.
• Prudently make investments on assets that maximize returns.

• Other Responsibilities:

• Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities of the organization.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience:

• 8 years or more of related experience required.
• Two or more years of work experience as an Accounting Manager or Finance Manager.
• Candidates with experience in any ERP system implementation would be strongly considered.

• Personal Attributes:

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.