Finance Manager

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

The Finance Manager is accountable for the financial accounting operations of the company and will report to the GCD Finance Head.

The finance manager will be responsible for building and managing the finance team, ensuring timely production and delivery of internal and external periodic financial reports and filings, implement and improve a comprehensive set of controls to mitigate risks (Checks and Balances), enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

TASK/ DUTIES:

• Ensure all accounting activities are recorded timely and accurately
• Establish new procedures or policies as necessary for seamless delivery of finance functions
• Implement control environment with relevant internal controls
• Manage (reporting) deadlines with focus on month-end close, audit and other statutory regulations related to India center
• Issue timely and complete Management Information including comparatives against prior periods, budget, forecast & variance analysis
• Oversee and maintain the chart of accounts
• Partner with local leadership team
• Responsible for maintaining relationship with local regulators
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders,
• Key contributor for the annual budget and periodic forecasts
• Coordinate and review GST / Corporation Tax Returns
• Manage and coordinate legal entity audits including timing, liaison with Audit Managers & provision of information to support the audit
• Manage monthly payroll, cash flow, the appointment of bank signatories, and ensure compliance with bank covenants
• Comply with all relevant reporting requirements and tax and GST filings
• Act as a trusted finance business partner by working with local leadership in cost reduction initiatives

Required Experience -

Education / professional qualifications - Fully ACCA/ACA Qualified

Background experience - 5+ years of experience in Accounting and Finance

Technical - Highly Experienced in local accounting standards (knowledge of IFRS is a plus), Applicable Legislations and Regulations, GST rules

Computer / program knowledge - Advanced level of capability of the MS Office suite, Word Excel PowerPoint, preference on Power BI

Languages - Fluent in English