Finance Manager

Position: Finance Manager

Job Function:

The Finance Manager manages the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department and is responsible for researching and analyzing financial data and providing information to guide executive decision-making; monitors the usage and reporting of funds and provides advice and guidance to the management team. All activities must conform to accounting, financial and organizational guidelines and standards and to all legal, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Establishes, maintains, and coordinates the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
Analyzes the financial performance of the organization and submits appropriate reports and recommendations.
Manages the Accounts Receivables function and implements systems to ensure reconciliation of premiums receivables balances.
Responsible for preparation of the annual budgeting and monthly monitoring and projecting systems.
Advises Management Team of the feasibility of new business ventures; prepares business plans and advises on financial matters.
Responsible for treasury management and the achievement of set investment targets.
Liaises with external Auditors and provides necessary documentation for the completion of company audit.
Ensures all statutory payments are made; reviews and completes all regulatory reports; studies new and existing legislation and financial reporting standards and ensures adherence to requirements.
Implements and documents effective systems and procedures for financial record keeping and other transactions, assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the company cash flow.
Prepares analytical Board Reports.
Ensures that data bases are backed-up.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
Manages human resources to facilitate the continued improvement of the department, the accomplishment of organizational goals and promote service excellence
Adheres to Anti-Money Laundering policies

Personal Attributes:

Able to multi-task.
Good conceptual ability to shape the vision and direction of the department.
Good team player within the department and the company.
Able to communicate effectively with different levels of the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

Masters degree in Business Administration specializing in Accounting or Finance

Professional Accounting Qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CMA.
Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience at a senior level in a similar type organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent knowledge of local financial laws and regulations.
Excellent knowledge of financial and accounting standards and practices.
Familiarity with financial forecasting techniques.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Good management skills.
Ability to Coach and Mentor others.

Please submit your resume to Tamara D’Andrade at tamara@regencytrinidad.com quoting the reference FM/Jul09-TD