Assistant Manager - Finance

Key Responsibilities

Cashflow & Financial Reporting

• Manage weekly rolling cashflow forecasts and reviews
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cashflow reports
• Provide insights to support liquidity and financial planning

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Ensure accurate posting of vendor invoices in ERP
• Perform regular creditor analysis (weekly & monthly)
• Plan and execute vendor payments
• Coordinate with banks on FX transactions and payments

Accounts Receivable (AR) & Collections

• Monitor debtor balances and drive collections 
• Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, BD, Delivery) and clients
• Resolve billing and payment disputes

Unbilled & Revenue Tracking

• Conduct monthly unbilled analysis and reporting 
• Work with internal teams to resolve invoicing issues 
• Follow up with clients on purchase orders when needed

Prepayments & Audit

• Monitor prepayments and advances, ensuring timely reconciliation 
• Support external audit processes, including documentation and auditor engagement

Operational Excellence

• Identify and implement process improvements across finance operations 
• Leverage systems and tools to improve efficiency and data accuracy

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop the finance team 
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support business goals

Person Specifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Master's degree will be an added advantage
• Professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is preferred 
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in finance operations, accounting, or financial management 
• Prior experience in a team lead or supervisory role is preferred
• Experience in IT, telecommunications, or services industry is an advantage
• Proven experience in:
  • Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes 
  • Financial reporting and month-end close activities 

• Strong understanding of Financial accounting principles and reporting standards 
• Working capital management (cash flow, AP, AR, collections)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) 
• Exposure to FX transactions and treasury operations 
• Good knowledge of audit processes and internal control
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail 
• Ability to manage stakeholders across finance and business teams 
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Strong organizational and time management skills · Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to transparency and accountability
• Proactive and innovative approach, continually seeking ways to improve financial and supply chain processes
• Customer-focused mindset, ensuring financial and supply chain practices align with business needs and enhance overall performance