Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is charged of the Systems and Control. He/she oversees Financial Planning and Analytics, Treasury and Compliance teams and reports directly to the Chief Finance Officer. Takes the lead on annual budget and planning activity of the company.

Specific Responsibilities

· Develop policies and operating procedures and controls for the company’s finance and accounting operations. Ensure that all policies comply and consistent with the overall corporate financial policies and procedures.

· Ensure accurate, timely and complete monthly financial statement and information each month including proactive analysis of the monthly financial statements for the business and make comparison of actual results to budget with corrective actions required by operations / head office.

· Establish, implement and monitor financial controls, which would include approvals and authorizations and review of all financial controls, which would include approvals and authorizations and review of all financial processes and financial systems.

· Daily financial control matters such as cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, in store stock control, inventory control, internal control, and treasury functions.

· Liaise with Supply Chain vendors on inventory matters.

· Issue financial reports to the management including sales, income statement, cash position, and cashflow forecast, inventory, headcount etc.

· Control company’s expense and try to have cost savings such as cost of goods rationalization professional fees etc.

· Liaise with the governing officials (i.e. taxation bureau), lawyers and auditors to ensure observation of changing regulations.

· Maintain control of lease agreements, insurance policies, outsourced service, professional contracts, employment benefit and retirement plans.

· Assist in special projects such as preparation of new store opening and related business opportunities.

· Proactively analyze and manage the Company’s tax administration.

· Make commercial recommendations on key financial decisions to the Chief Financial Officer.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of Business Administration, Finance Accounting or its equivalent

2. CPA

Competencies

1. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including ability to operate computerized accounting systems

2. Strong attention to detail, documentation and analytical skills

3. At least 7 years of relevant finance and accounting experience, at least 3 years management experience, preferably in multi-national company/ies

4. Strong organizational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines

5. Deep knowledge in the use and intricacies of an ERP system (SAP, Microsoft Navision, etc.) is an advantage.