Assistant Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Compliance & Reporting
  • Draft the statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with IFRS and the Group’s internal financial reporting framework.

  • Support the Finance Manager in managing tax filings, VAT submissions, and other regulatory obligations.

  • Manage all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable and treasury.

• Audit & Controls
  • Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and resolve queries promptly.

  • Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

• Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Manage and develop the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.

  • Manage the Accounts Receivable team to optimize collections and manage credit risk.

  • Monitor aging reports and escalate issues to the Finance Manager as needed.

• Treasury Management
  • Deliver weekly cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.

  • Assist in managing banking relationships and treasury operations.

  • Ensure efficient use of funds and compliance with treasury policies.

• Tax compliance
  • Review the period VAT and corporate tax returns to ensure full compliance with local tax regulations

  • Proactively manage the impact of changes to local and international regulations

  • Support the finance manager in ensuring forecast accuracy and early visibility of tax liabilities

• Team Leadership
  • Provide guidance, training, and performance management to AP, AR, Treasury and tax team members (currently 8).

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Professional finance qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, ACA).

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

• 3–5 years of experience in finance or accounting, with exposure to audit, tax, and compliance.

• Strong knowledge of VAT, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.

• Experience managing AP/AR and treasury functions.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement.

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

• Proactively seek opportunities to enhance control and optimise processes.