Senior Finance Associate at Shuttlers

Job Description

• The Senior Finance Associate plays a strategic role in managing Shuttlers’ financial operations, providing data-driven insights, and ensuring strong financial governance. This position oversees financial reporting, compliance, payment processing, and tax management. The role requires sound judgment, analytical thinking, and proactive financial planning to support decision-making and optimize Shuttlers’ financial performance.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

• Support in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with internal policies and accounting standards.
• Review the work of the Finance Associate to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting timelines.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support management decisions.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure all reconciliations are completed.
• Maintain strong internal control systems and recommend improvements for efficiency.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Review and approve vendor payment schedules prepared by the Finance Associate.
• Ensure all payments are properly authorized and processed in line with approved budgets.
• Oversee reconciliation of all payable and receivable accounts.
• Liaise with vendors and clients to resolve financial discrepancies and ensure timely settlements.
• Monitor receivables aging and escalate long-outstanding balances as needed.

Tax Management & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with all statutory tax obligations (VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT, etc.).
• Prepare and file monthly and annual tax returns promptly.
• Maintain up-to-date tax schedules and records and liaise with tax authorities when required.
• Provide advisory support on tax planning, deductions, and compliance requirements.

Payments & Cash Management:

• Plan, process, and oversee vendor and operational payments to ensure smooth cash flow management.
• Fund operational and partner wallets, ensuring proper documentation and approval.
• Review and approve bank and cash reconciliations monthly.
• Monitor daily bank and cash positions and advise management on liquidity needs.
• Supervise & prepare expense tracker, variance analysis and ensure adherence to internal control procedures.

Financial Planning & Advisory:

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate financial inputs.
• Advise management on financial decisions, process improvements, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial goals with business objectives.

Leadership & Supervision:

• Supervise, guide, and review the work of the Finance Associate to ensure high performance and accuracy.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to junior finance team members.
• Promote adherence to Shuttlers’ finance policies, ethical standards, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A relevant professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is a significant advantage.
• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, with demonstrated experience in a strategic or supervisory capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards and strong internal control systems to ensure financial governance.
• Expertise in statutory tax obligations (VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT) and the ability to provide advisory support on tax planning.
• Proven ability for analytical thinking and sound judgment to provide data-driven insights and support management decisions.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and review skills to supervise and guide junior finance team members.