Finance Manager

ABOUT US

WHAT WE DO | Our talented teams create tech that connects brands to people via meaningful content that impacts their lives in positive ways. By understanding where the markets are going and where technology fits in; we use our knowledge to identify solutions that boost businesses and shift user experiences.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT | What makes us a leader in our industry, and different from other international digital tech companies, is our ability to tailor or custom-create our offering to solve business challenges

WHERE YOU FIT IN | We aim to build an inspiring organization with an engaged and high-performing culture. We believe in possibilities. We connect to the future. Think of unlimited digital potential, global reach, limitless content, unreal experiences, and real connections… now imagine the direct impact you could have in this landscape. If you are eager to work in an inspiring, dynamic environment and collaborate with like-minded people, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for all facets of finance operations, including statutory financial reporting, management/investor reporting, audits, budgeting and planning, treasury management, as well as taxation and compliance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and manage all finance operations for responsible entities, including reporting, planning, revenues to receipt, the expense to pay and tax.
• Examine, analyse and prepare all accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports, and assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Month-end and year-end close including review of bank recons, petty cash and balance sheet recons, updating fixed asset register, intercompany postings, period-end processing, consolidation accounting.
• Responsible for the overall understanding of end to end finance processes and ensure relevant internal controls are in place to provide management with assurance on the quality of information in the Accounting system.
• Provide management and oversight for all financial controlling and technical (tax and audit) accounting activities.
• Provide management and oversight for compliance in tax related matters, ensuring all returns and other statistical information are submitted with high quality on a timely basis.
• Engagement with external auditors to ensure smooth flow of information to the audit process and swift resolution of issues.

Treasury Management:

• Collaborate closely with the commercial team and with external clients to manage invoicing and collections in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage payments to local & international suppliers and other disbursements.
• Manage working capital and liquidity, planning allocation of funds to meet strategic objectives as well as routine operations.

Tax Management:

• Manage tax compliance of the company in each jurisdiction, with the assistance of the tax consultants where required.

Payroll Management:

• Review, pay and record the monthly payroll including permanent & casual staff and students and their related social security, tax and insurance payments. Liaise with our third-party payroll provider to ensure that employees are paid correctly and in a timely manner.

People Management:

• Supervise and develop the local Accountant to enable timely and accurate financial closing processes.