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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Financial Manager to join our team and lead our financial department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the financial health of our organization by administering accounting operations to meet legal requirements. You should be familiar with audits, invoices, and budget preparations. Your goal will be to ensure our company’s financial activities are conducted accurately and effectively, supporting overall growth. The role involves overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and forecasting, advising on investment planning, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You will work closely with management to develop financial plans, monitor financial performance, and propose action plans to ensure the company's financial success. The Financial Manager will also be responsible for managing the finance team, ensuring accurate reporting and analysis of financial data, and making recommendations to improve financial performance. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to work under pressure.
Responsibilities
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- Improve efficiencies and reduce costs across the business.
- Ensure compliance with statutory law and financial regulations.
- Develop financial reviews and providing investment advice.
- Work closely with management to share reports and analysis findings.
- Enhance, implement and enforce financial policies and procedures.
- Manage the finance department to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
- Ensure timely and accurate budget analysis and financial review for management team.
- Oversee the preparation of all financial reporting, including income statements, balance sheets, report to shareholders, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
- Recommend improvements to ensure the integrity of a company's financial information.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as a financial manager.
- Strong understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
- Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus.
- BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
- Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with financial forecasting and strategy development?
- How do you stay updated with the current financial regulations and laws?
- Can you give an example of a successful financial strategy you implemented in the past?
- How do you approach risk management in financial planning?
- What experience do you have with managing a finance team?
- How do you ensure accuracy in financial reporting?
- Can you describe a time when you identified a significant financial problem and how you resolved it?
- What software tools are you proficient in for financial management and analysis?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and pressure in financial reporting?
- What strategies do you use to improve financial performance within an organization?