Assistant Manager - Finance
- Sri Lanka
Job Responsibilities
- Be responsible for timely closure of monthly accounts
- Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements in compliance with financial reporting standards.
- Preparation of the Annual budget and Re-forecasting budget.
- Oversee and control CAPEX budgets.
- Plan and manage cash flows and treasury operations.
- Implement strategies for efficient working capital management.
- Collaborate with external stakeholders, including banks, to negotiate favorable interest rates, exchange rates, and funding needs of the Company.
- Allocate financial resources effectively in line with business plans.
- Monitor regulatory changes affecting financial transactions and advise management on tax
- Ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax filings, computations, and returns.
- Provide strategic financial insights and facilitate cross-functional communication.
- Ensure adherence to statutory regulations and oversee internal and external audits.
- Drive process improvements in financial operations while maintaining compliance.
Person Specifications
- Membership in a professional accounting body (ACA/ACCA) and/or a graduate degree in finance, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, in an FMCG environment.
- Experience in SAP ERP system is an added advantage
- Strong understanding of the financial operations within a manufacturing company.
- Proven experience in process management within both manufacturing and sales environments.
- Expertise in financial accounting, management planning, and taxation.
- Knowledge of foreign exchange management and statutory/regulatory requirements.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Proactive, with the ability to take initiative and follow through on actions.
- Excellent people management and interpersonal skills.