Finance Manager

Core Responsibilities

• Train and handover all below mentioned main responsibilities and tasks and SBM culture and standards to the future Guyana Finance Manager ( successor)
• Contribute to recruit the future administrative, cost control, finance and accounting team of the shore base.
• Management of main financial and accounting processes and systems for the Guyana shore base with the support from Monaco finance and IT teams.
• Responsible for preparing the accounts of SBM local entity.
• Supervise & monitor the timely financial reporting to Operations manager and SBM Operations Finance Department.
• Contribute to develop and implement procedures specific to Operations Office to meet local rules and regulations.
• Ensure that SBM group finance and accounting procedures are properly applied.
• Responsible for all local tax matters.
• Raise capital expenditure and investment requests for all fixed asset purchases, in line with Company policy.
• Adhere to the Company Safety policy and to all relevant Guyana legislation.

• Prepare and issue monthly financial accounts and operating forecasts for inclusion in the SBM Operations monthly Management Report.
• Identification of potential overruns and implements the necessary remedial action to eliminate or control such overruns and where unavailable, prepare, submit and obtain approval through the NBV procedure.
• Prepare monthly accounting reports for review & approval by Area Operations Manager.
• Prepare yearly Profit Plan for review by Operations Manager & approval by Head Office.
• Prepare Operations budget, present to Client and receive approval from Client.
• Prepare and present to Client a monthly cost report showing actuals versus budget and variances analysis.
• Supervise the monthly invoicing of local operations to the Client.
• Liaise with local banks and ensure that payment procedures are properly followed. Ensure that all Bank accounts and petty cash are reconciled each month.
• Consult with the Legal Advisor and coordinate with Government and statutory organizations and ensure that the Company Operations comply with all its legal and statutory obligations.
• Maintain a record on withholding tax payable/VAT and prepare the monthly return.
• Ensure proper maintenance of accounting archives.
• Ensure optimal distribution of cash into the Company's bank accounts and prepare the cash flow forecast.
• Supervise and review the weekly and monthly cash and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure that all payments made out of the Company's bank accounts are authorized by approved signatories.
• Review invoices of major sub-contractors for compliance with contract terms & conditions.
• Review monthly operating invoices prepared by the accountant. Ensure invoices are issued on a timely basis. Liaise with client for any invoice overdue or in dispute.
• Establish and maintain contact with the appointed Auditors (internal & external).
• Responsible of all Internal Controls (ICOFR) for local entity, embrace change to adopt best practice & proposal a culture of change.
• Participate or manage planning activities in order to provide a clear budgetary and forecasting plan.
• Provide to the Country Manager & Head office finance department with specific analyses to enhance the cost effectiveness of the operations onshore & offshore.
• Act as Compliance ambassador within Guyana Shore base organization by promoting ethical and compliant behaviors and ensuring Guyana Shore base operations meet SBM compliance standards.
• Ensure finance deliverables are implemented effectively and successfully.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree qualified, Business Administration or Finance related discipline.
• Very good accounting background and sufficient exposure in accounting routines.
• 5 years minimum experience in a similar field within a multinational company.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Ability to travel internationally (short term), including offshore.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to adapt to changing financial regulations and industry trends.
• Ethical conduct and strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility and the capacity to handle multiple tasks and deadlines a commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of financial information.