Financial Assistant

Role Overview

The Financial Assistant will play a crucial role in the management of financial planning, reporting, compliance, and control processes. This position involves detailed budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and supporting strategic financial initiatives to monitor performance effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and supervise the financial planning framework, including budgets, forecasts, and analysis of financial variances to support organizational strategies.
• Prepare and scrutinize financial statements and reports adhering to US GAAP/IFRS standards and regulatory directives.
• Deliver regular financial insights and analyses to senior leadership, highlighting critical metrics, emerging trends, and enhancement opportunities.
• Manage taxation processes, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting concerning VAT, corporate taxes, and related fiscal obligations according to US tax regulations.
• Coordinate external audit activities, guaranteeing timely submission of financial documents and managing audit outcomes and suggestions.
• Oversee cash flow and liquidity management, optimizing working capital and assisting with funding strategies.
• Implement and uphold stringent financial controls to protect company assets and ensure reliability of financial data.
• Assess and introduce financial systems and tools to increase process efficiency and reporting effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; candidates with MBA or MSc degrees will be preferred.
• Possess between three to five years of relevant experience in financial planning, reporting, and audit oversight.
• Strong capability to work autonomously while managing priorities and meeting deadlines within dynamic environments.