The Finance Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the finance team, day-to-day financial operations, and contributes to the overall strategic direction of the finance department.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise the finance team.
- Assist in financial audits with the preparation of financial statements and work closely with external auditors
- Oversee and manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including the review and preparation of journals, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborate with the Finance Manager on financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and ad hoc reports, reviewing them with the departmental heads to provide insights and analysis that support decision making and strategic planning.
- Oversee and review the reconciliation of income, bank accounts, and other key financial balances.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legal, governance and all financial regulations and advising the team on financial reporting standards, tax regulations and other reporting and compliance standards.
- Oversee grant reporting.
- Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline AP and AR processes.
- Lead initiatives related to financial digitalization and financial system integration projects.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (ACCA, CA or equivalent certification preferred).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in finance or accounting role, including at least 2 years of audit experience.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and tax regulations and standards.
- Digital Proficiency in Financial Software, MS365, RPA tools, and Microsoft Office.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and within the department.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly
