Finance Manager
Objectives of this role
· Communicating with the Banks, financial institutions, investors etc. for financing, loan repayments, negotiation of interest and other terms with lenders/investors
· Experience in negotiating with banks including international financial institution like IFC, WB, ADB, ECB etc., foreign banks, ECA financing, OA financing, credit insurance financing etc., for the group
· Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs
· Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same
· Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization
· Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows
· Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action
Responsibilities
· Work with senior managers to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract/grant compliance and reporting
· Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement
· Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives
· Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, management team, and rest of company
· Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities (ex: Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, state attorneys general)
Required skills and qualifications
· Five or more years of experience in executive leadership roles
· Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
· Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
· Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning
· Working knowledge of how to raise capital outside traditional lines of credit
Preferred skills and qualifications
· Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, business accounting, or finance
· International finance experience
· Experience in mergers and acquisitions and investor relations
· Professional certification (ex: Certified Public Accountant)
