Finance Manager at U-Connect Human Resources Consulting

Job Duties

Financial Reporting

• Liaise with the Management to develop/update and implement financial and accounting policies, procedures and strategies across the Group
• Maintain the general ledger and manage all posts intercompany financial transactions, making accruals and adjustments as needed
• Create and update “chart of accounts” monthly to reflect account management activities  
• Act to ensure the integrity of the Company’s ledgers and associated systems
• Review all financial accounts/reports/reconciliation, ensure adherence to the financial reporting cycle and present timely reports to the Group MD
• Track and monitor revenue for accuracy
• Act to ensure that revenue is allocated correctly, taking corrective action where inconsistencies arise  
• Identify and evaluate areas for improvement of profit with particular regard to cost reductions and methodology
• Oversee proper capturing of financial transactions.  
• Maintain existing relationships with relevant external bodies e.g. auditors, financial institutions, regulatory organizations etc.
• Supervise the capture of financial data across all locations
• Carry out financial analysis and prepare reports for collation  
• Act to ensure compliance with the Group’s financial policies, procedures and standards
• Supervise cash receipt and payments across all locations
• Oversee the preparation of the Company’s trial balance and financial reports (accounts receivables report, balance sheet, profit and loss accounts, payroll accounts) and manage the consolidation of financial information
• Implement control systems and processes across the Group to secure the assets of the organization
• Provide coaching and technical support to team members

Tax

• Develop and drive the implementation of tax strategies, policies and procedures
• Lead the Tax planning process and audits, ensuring that tax liabilities / exposures are minimized with the approval of the Head, Finance and Accounts
• Provide internal tax advisory services to the Group to ensure tax efficiency e. g Payroll structuring  
• Oversee the preparation of all applicable tax computations e.g. CIT, WHT, VAT, etc.
• Put in place measures and liaise with relevant colleagues to ensure prompt processing and remittance of tax payments and the reconciliation of all tax accounts
• Keep up to date with current industry tax practices and regulations and proactively advise management as appropriate  
• Set up an effective tax record management, update and reporting process and drives execution  
• Act to ensure that receipts and clearance certificates due to the Company and/or employees are collected for all tax payments  
• Conduct regular in-house tax reviews and oversees the preparation of tax self-assessments  
• Respond to and act to ensure adequate follow-up to resolve tax queries from the Tax authorities
• Liaise with and monitor the performance of retained tax consultants on tax issues and reports to the Head, Finance and Accounts as appropriate
• Manage and oversee team performance through performance planning, coaching and performance appraisals

Others

Any other duty assigned by the Head of Finance or Managing Director
Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Requirements

•      B.SC in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Relevant professional qualification will be an advantage (CFA, ACA).
• Applicant must possess 8-12 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Must be Chartered - ICAN/ ACCA.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Strong analytical skills
• Applicant must be competent in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and with little supervision.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication Skills
• Excellent presentation skills