Finance Manager

Purpose

• The purpose of the Finance Manager is to oversee and manage the financial activities and performance of the respective location, ensuring accurate financial representation and compliance with standards and regulations. The role supports strategic decision-making and business performance, acts as a business partner to local management, and maintains high-quality financial operations. Additionally, the Finance Manager implements robust internal controls, and drives continuous process improvements to align with SBM's standards.

Responsibilities

• You ensure accurate representation of financial indicators and compliance with standards, requirements, and regulations. Oversee the quality of financial work.
• You manage and supervise the local finance team’s activities and performance effectively.
• You implement and monitor the Internal Control Matrix and support local management in developing an internal control culture.
• You act as a business partner to local management, supporting decision-making and performance improvement.
• You manage the company’s cash flow.
• You ensure timely completion of closing tasks, perform analysis, and submit financial information to the pillars as per SBM standards.
• You supervise the preparation, audit, and filing of all statutory accounts.Work closely with tax team to prepare and submit local tax return.
• You prepare accounting information for operating plans, forecast revisions, and shareholder meetings.
• You review and validate local payments and manage relationships with banks.
• You support process improvements in collaboration with other support functions, assessing and enhancing processes for quality and performance alignment with SBM standards.

Education

• Master Degree in Finance is required.
• Accountant & Management Diploma or ACA (Chartered accountant) is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience with exposure to senior management and leading a team. Experience in an accounting consultancy firm is a plus. Strong knowledge of local country regulation.

Functional Competencies