Finance Manager
The Nielsen Company
Total years of experience :14 years, 4 Months
through highly leveraged and cross functional matrix organization structure and effectively influence different stakeholders to drive organization goals
Preparation of Monthly \ Quarterly \ Annual Consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet as per US GAAP along with schedules, cash flows and notes to accounts.
Hands on management of statutory audit and tax audit, timely and accurate completion of all statutory fillings and Tax Returns, ensuring SOX Compliance
Maintenance of financial ledgers and accounting processes and review reconciliations of all US GAAP ledgers
Timely production of statutory and internal financial reports and pitching out to regional and global controllership teams
Overseeing sub functions of Payables & Receivables, Active Cash management and owning treasury responsibilities relating to fund flow, effectively managing relationship with bank
Engaging with HR on Payroll process and driving compliance from finance view point, ensure all statutory dues are paid timely and all payroll accounts are reconciled.
Proficiency in ERP system and ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained by proactively evaluating Financial IT systems control and identify weaknesses by thoroughly analyzing system related issues (i.e. data inaccuracy, incompleteness, errors, system failures, etc.).
Report to Finance Director - support smart decision-making by providing necessary financial tools.
Facilitate and oversee the development of annual operating plan and forecasts, including supporting schedules and other materials.
Analyze data and communicate results, highlighting key issues/focus areas for management.
Analyze financial results with respect to expense, trends, and variance analysis to operating plans. Create regular reports for Senior Management.
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for all sorts funding and contracts.
Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
Receive/register cash, cheques and pay notes.
Ensure the availability of petty cash for covering day-to-day expenditure.
Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
Develop the annual operating budget and consult with departmental management on the fiscal aspects of program planning, salary recommendations, and other administrative actions.
Handle all grantees payments and verify against allocated budget per grant agreement.
Provide specialized training to grantees on grants’ management, accounting, and USAID compliance.
Assist in preparing monthly projections, monitor expenses against budgets and account for variances.
Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and internal controls.
Monitor financial compliance with USAID regulations and internal project policies.
Ensure compliance of financial transactions with relevant local laws and regulations (Tax and Social security).
Process payments in accordance with standard accounting practices and project procedures.
Prepare financial reports for home office, USAID and other parties as needed on monthly basis.
Maintain inventory lists and ensure proper internal controls of trips, travel advances, expense statement reconciliations, etc.
Manage the financial relations with Banks, Vendors, and other project stakeholders.
Prepare staff payrolls, deductions of tax and social security, verification and collection of Timesheets and handle records of local employees and consultants
Lend support to the FM, COP and in the procurement of goods and services (e.g., identifying vendors, researching specifications)
Track and review Grants charges.
Day to day accounting functions to properly allocate grant expenditures in accordance with funding guidelines and recognized cost principles.
Oversee activities and tasks assigned to administrative staff.
Monitor staff attendance, review timesheets, and prepare monthly LOE tracker.
Follow up on all transactions related to AP/AR, and maintain their weekly trial balance.
Validate and enter all required transactions to the system accurately and in a timely.
File all source documents such as receipts, purchase orders, invoices, etc…
Assist in preparing monthly Social Security report.
Assist in preparing banks reconciliation report.
Perform Accounting related duties and responsibilities.