Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the accounts payable and receivable teams to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with company goals.
* Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
* Analyse variances, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
* Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and rolling financial projections.
* Monitor cash flow and identify potential risks and opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with tax regulations, statutory filings, and financial laws.
* Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
* Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, tools, and processes.
* Support strategic initiatives through financial modelling, risk analysis, and cost-control strategies.
* Participate in cross-functional projects and maintain high standards of confidentiality and integrity.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in financial leadership, including AP and AR management.
* Experience managing international accounts, understanding multi-currency transactions, cross-border compliance, and global reporting requirements.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modelling skills.
* Advanced proficiency in Xero, Excel, and accounting software.
* Experience preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Ability to communicate clearly with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
* Initiative, accountability, and integrity.
* Experience in service-based or membership businesses.
* Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems integration.
* Experience in a fast-growing SME environment.