Finance & Accounts Manager

Job Summary:

Join our dynamic IT startup company as a Finance & Accounts Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning and Analysis:
  • Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to support business objectives and drive profitability
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, forecasts, and budgets, providing insights and recommendations to senior management
  • Monitor and analyze financial performance metrics, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
  • Provide strategic financial guidance and support to department heads and senior management
• Financial Reporting and Compliance:
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial reports
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including tax filings, financial reporting standards, and other statutory requirements
  • Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial data
  • Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities as needed
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable:
  • Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, including invoicing, billing, collections, and payments
  • Monitor cash flow and working capital, optimizing cash management strategies to support business operations
  • Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and other stakeholders
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts in collaboration with department heads and senior management
  • Monitor budget variances, identifying areas of over or under-performance, and recommending corrective actions as needed
  • Provide financial analysis and support for business development initiatives, including pricing strategies, cost analysis, and investment decisions

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Finance & Accounts Manager or similar role, preferably in the IT or technology industry
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience with financial reporting systems and software, including ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; ICAN certification is a plus

Preferred:

• Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment
• Familiarity with venture capital financing, equity fundraising, and startup valuation methods
• Knowledge of tax planning and compliance