Finance Manager
INTOUCH RELOCATIONS
Total years of experience :15 years, 11 Months
•Leading Financial Operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
•Managing a team of financial professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.
•Facilitating effective communications and decision-making by developing and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders.
•Achieved a 5% increase in profits for FY 22/23 through cost reductions by developing and implementing financial management strategies.
•Implementing and optimizing new systems to improve efficiency within the finance function, resulting in streamlined processes and increased productivity, saving over 5 hours per week.
•Advising on tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities while maximizing returns.
•Developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguard company assets.
•Coordinating financial audits and liaising with external auditors to ensure timely completion and compliance with audit requirements.
•Collaborated with auditors during annual audits.
•Forecasted cash requirements for liquidity.
•Assisted with budget preparation.
•Managed day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll processing (over 90 employees), cash flow management, and expense tracking.
•Played a key role in the implementation of accounting software and systems upgrades to streamline operations.
•Managed month-end and yearend close, reconciliations, and accruals.
•Managed accounts payable and receivable.
•Prepared financial reports and statements.
•Managed payroll and assisted auditors.
•Coordinated import transactions including LC documentation.
•Conducted financial scenario planning and analysis.
•Collected and analyzed financial data.
•Used advanced Excel and Oracle Financials.
•Supervised and mentored junior team members.
Assisted with day-to-day accounting tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting