Background
Our client is a Fintech Platform, connecting businesses requiring Supply Chain Financing with investors who invest in Trade Finance assets as an Alternative Asset Class. Financially backed by a Global Financial Institution, the company aims to become a leading Global Channel in originating and distributing supply chain finance investment opportunities.
How the role sits within the organisation
Reporting to the CFO, the individual will be a key member of the company’s Finance Team, providing a senior presence across Financial & Management Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) as well as Finance & Treasury Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Management Reporting
- Manage the preparation of statutory accounts and annual audits
- Maintain company's ledger and present monthly management accounts
- Conduct tax filings
- Manage the monthly management reporting and analysis of financials for all group entities
- Ensure the right treatment for products and services in accounting terms
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Analyse current and past trends in various Financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Deliver insights to the business decision-making processFacilitate periodic budgeting and business planning process across the companyFinance & Treasury Operations
Initiate and establish new Finance Operations, including entity creation, capitalisation, process flow and control creation and any related ad hoc requirementsOngoing integrations and reconciliations between accounting systems and the company’s business platformLiquidity management, including but not limited to liaising with banks on lending facilities & / or hedging arrangementsVendor Management, including Selections & subsequent IntegrationsReview and implement cost control processes across the companyManagement of Internal Audit processTraits of an Ideal Candidate
A qualified accountant with experience in a similar capacity with a Financial InstitutionSolid experience on FP&AAnalytical and able to visualise situations with numbersStrong interpersonal, presentation and stakeholders management skillsHands-on with a “Can do” attitudeAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment