Manager Finance

The Role

Manage and Overlook all Finance related work of the Organization.

Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget.

Act as Advisor to the decision makers and senior management team in finance related matters.

Ensure all finance related functions fulfill compliance and regulatory requirements.

Deal with Internal and external stake holders professionally.

Perform cost calculation and break-even analysis for all the products of the Organization.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Preparation and continuous monitoring of the budget (Prepare yearly budget and monitor the budget throughout the year)

2. Preparation of monthly financial accounts and the management accounts.

3. Prepare financials related reports to the senior management team.

4. Preparing monthly management accounts (profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow statement) and yearly accounts and tax returns.

5. Provide up to date management accounting reports to the senior management team as needed / requested.

6. Perform a financial ratio analysis on monthly basis and advise the senior management team on the current financial situation of the company.

7. Work with external auditors before the end of the financial year to get the year end audited accounts done without delay.

8. Audit and analyze financial performance of the company regularly and report to the senior management team.

9. Perform costing of all the products and programs on offer.

10. Ensure the smooth operation of the finance department

11. Manage and Supervise the staff of the finance department.

12. Ensure all the transactions properly entered to the Quick Book system according to the Sri Lanka Accounting Standards while complying with all the financial regulations.

13. Maintain a proper up-to-date asset register.

14. Ensure bank reconciliation being prepared daily.

15. Check payment vouchers.

16. Analyze receipt reports daily (monitor all receipts and payments).

Qualifications

What we’re after…

Must be fully qualified at Institute of Chartered Accountants Sri Lanka (ICASL)

Knowledge in computer applications and computer-based accounting packages is essential. Hands-on experience in Quick Books (QB) accounting package will be an advantage.

Preferably between 30-40 years of age with Strong communication & interpersonal skills together with proven leadership traits.

Nice to have

Be a chartered accountant (CA) with additional qualifications.

A Degree together with ICASL would be an added advantage for you.

Minimum post qualifying experience of 3 years in a similar capacity.

Having prior experience in an education institution is a positive sign.