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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced Accounts and Finance Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the financial health of the organization, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior management. This role requires a deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting. The Accounts and Finance Manager will oversee the preparation of financial statements, manage the accounting team, and work closely with other departments to ensure financial efficiency and accuracy. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner. This position is critical to the financial stability and growth of the company, and the Accounts and Finance Manager will play a key role in shaping the financial strategy and direction of the organization. Key responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. The Accounts and Finance Manager will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards, as well as managing relationships with external auditors and financial institutions. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying financial risks and opportunities, and the ability to implement effective financial controls and processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, with a proven track record of success in a similar role. A professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly desirable, along with experience in financial management within a corporate environment. The Accounts and Finance Manager will be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest financial trends and best practices, and to continuously seek ways to improve the financial performance and efficiency of the organization.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Manage the accounting team and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Conduct financial analysis and provide strategic financial guidance.
- Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor cash flow and manage financial risks.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities.
- Implement effective financial controls and processes.
- Provide financial insights to support business decisions.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure financial efficiency.
- Review and approve financial transactions.
- Prepare financial reports for senior management.
- Stay up-to-date with financial trends and best practices.
- Support the development of financial strategies.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Manage financial audits and reviews.
- Oversee tax planning and compliance.
- Develop and maintain financial models.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.
- Proven track record of financial management and reporting.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in financial software and tools.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to provide strategic financial guidance.
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
- Knowledge of financial risk management.
- Ability to implement financial controls and processes.
- Experience with financial audits and reviews.
- Strong financial modeling skills.
- Ability to manage relationships with external stakeholders.
- Up-to-date knowledge of financial trends and best practices.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience in financial management and reporting?
- How do you ensure compliance with financial regulations?
- Can you provide an example of a financial strategy you developed?
- How do you manage and motivate your accounting team?
- What financial software and tools are you proficient in?
- How do you handle tight deadlines and high-pressure situations?
- Can you describe a time when you identified a financial risk and how you managed it?
- How do you ensure accuracy in financial reporting?
- What is your approach to budgeting and forecasting?
- How do you stay up-to-date with the latest financial trends and best practices?
- Can you provide an example of how you improved financial efficiency in a previous role?
- How do you manage relationships with external auditors and financial institutions?
- What steps do you take to implement effective financial controls?
- How do you communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders?
- Can you describe your experience with financial audits and reviews?
- How do you approach tax planning and compliance?
- What financial models have you developed and used in your previous roles?
- How do you handle discrepancies in financial reports?
- What strategies do you use to manage cash flow effectively?
- How do you support senior management with financial insights and guidance?