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About the positionReporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager must provide financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of accounts under his or her control. The Finance Manager will also provide financial, administrative and clerical services relating to monthly and other reporting.This position is key in supporting and providing senior management and executives with analysis and information required to take major operational, financial, and strategic decisions. This includes providing support to the CFO in the annual budgeting process as well as managing cashflow forecast models, variance analysis, and other financial performance tools.The position has three direct reports, and holds responsibility for management of his or her team, including reviewing journal entries, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring accuracy. The team is expected to expand in line with the Company’s rate of growth, and therefore the candidate should have experience in building and managing teams as well as internal processes.The successful candidate will be an independent-thinking and driven individual, with an enthusiasm for working in an entrepreneurial environment in a role that requires flexibility, leadership and attention to detail.ResponsibilitiesWhere any of the below is delegated to the team, the Finance manager will take responsibility for and review team members' work. The work of Finance Manager includes but is not limited to the following:Maintain up-to-date billing systemGenerate and send out invoicesFollow up on, collect and allocate paymentsCarry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlinesperform account reconciliationsMonitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularitiesResearch and resolve payment discrepanciesReview AR aging to ensure complianceMaintain accounts receivable customer files and recordsFollow established procedures for processing receipts, cash etcPrepare bank depositsInvestigate and resolve customer queriesProcess adjustmentsDevelop a recovery system and initiate collection effortsCommunicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally assist with month-end closingCollect data and prepare monthly metricsProcess accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and proceduresPerform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ dataPrepare bills, invoices and bank depositsReconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly postedVerify discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issuesPerform projected cash flow and working capital managementFacilitate payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clientsSupport HR and Finance departments in preparation of monthly payroll and tax processGenerate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable statusSupport month-end and year-end close processAssist in preparation of monthly management report and accompanying schedules, worksheets and narratives, including “Budget vs. Actual” variance reports, and collecting, formatting, analysing, and explaining informationProviding support around investor relations, capital raising and corporate structuresAssist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variancesAssist with annual external audit. Complete requested materials. Assist in preparing assigned schedules for the annual and any interim or other audit.Assist the CFO in developing, documenting and implementing business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls in a start-up office environmentLiaise with the CFO to continue to design and improve financial proceduresWide range of ad hoc but related tasks in the area of work, supporting the CFO and wider teamRequirementsPosition appropriate for domestic or Myanmar-speaking repatriate candidatesRelevant bachelor's degreeACCA,CIMA, or comparableStrong analytical and accounting skillsExcellent communication skills and effective leadership skillsExcellent English skillsStrong organisational and time management skills7+ years’ proven experience in Finance and AccountingExperience in building pricing models and investment models would be an advantageIdeally, experience working in an international organisationExperience in Financial Planning and Analysis in addition to Financial ManagementGood knowledge of IFRS/MFRSGood knowledge of Microsoft Office products and accounting/finance software.Good knowledge of accounting/finance software. Knowledge of Xero Accounting and/or other accounting software packages would be a strong advantageFamiliarity with Myanmar banking processes and online banking (iBanking)Knowledge of Myanmar Government Tax obligationsUnderstanding of financing and insurance products would be a strong advantage