Country Finance/Human Resource Manager
The Nielsen Company
Total des années d'expérience :13 years, 4 Mois
Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Charitable Status, Withholding Payments (CPP, EI), Income Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Employer Health Tax
Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board's Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary
Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash
Reconcile bank and investment accounts
Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting
Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy
Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
Liaise with the Treasurer, Finance Committee and/or Audit Committee as appropriate
Assist the team with financial reporting as required at Board meeting and the Annual General Meetings
Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Director and Treasurer and/or Finance Committee
Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements
Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized
Advise the organization's leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization and the Board of Directors
Maximize income where possible and appropriate
Negotiate with Bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate
Oversee and supervise the administrative function of the organization including reception, property/facility management, safety of the work environment, and provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for effective operations
Oversee the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments
Monitor all legislation relevant to the organization (employment standards, occupation health and safety, human rights, etc) and all regulations on professional certification to ensure that the organization is compliant
Managing overall accounting and financial matters; efficiently conceptualizing and implementing accounting policies/ principles and tracking systems for various functional areas while ensuring compliance with accounting standards & procedures.
Handling entire spectrum of accounting functions pertaining to formulation of various reports and preparation/maintenance/finalization of various accounts & statements including Trial Balance, financial statements etc in conformity with accounting norms.
Preparing financial reports to determine the financial visibility, projecting cash flow and growth opportunities while preparing projected financial statements.
Accountable for Calculating TDS, VAT, and fund as per rules applicable and booking
expense under the appropriate expense heads with various locations whilst ensuring adherence to statutory compliances.
Formulating the draft audit plan and audit procedures which are to be reviewed and finalize by the audit manager before executed.
Reviewing the work of subordinates and finalizing the report to be reviewed by the Audit Manger.
Accountable for conducting Audit planning's and procedures, Statutory Audits and preparation of financial statements.
Understanding the business and evaluating various processes and controls through review.
Execution and collaboration with team members.
Preparation of draft report/executive summary for review by seniors.
Discussion with management and follow-up.
Responsible for producing an annual assessment of the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and processes for control and governance, as set out by the board or management
To be cognizant with the risks, goals, policies, and processes of the organization fully while maintaining autonomy from management direction and control.