Continuously analyze and review the most efficient staffing / function structure to meet the demands of the continuously growing portfolio.
Create an environment that motivates employees ensuring they are fully aware of what is expected of them and regularly review performance with direct reports, resolving any issues and providing constant guidance.
Lead on the selection, management, development and motivation of your team and the wider organization as applicable
Uphold and enforce an environment of ethical practices
Continue to build a finance team that promotes innovation and automation to control costs as we grow whilst also ensuring growth and development of key staff members.
Ultimately responsible for the end-to-end process for financial transactions including billing, accounts payable, cash allocation, credit control and management accounting.
Deliver pro-active and professional financial and strategy support to the senior managers within the organization
Oversee monthly management accounts for the business units, quarterly rolling forecasts and annual statutory accounts.
Review balance sheet accounts and month end processes on a monthly basis.
Manage the financial analyst(s) to produce timely and reliable management information on a monthly basis to tight deadlines
Support the business heads with the Group’s Quarterly Strategic Review process, budgeting, pricing, planning and general commercial direction
Drive improvement of working capital management throughout the business.
Develop action plans to measure and analyze financial results
Review business performance against forecasts and budgets, assist the senior management team with corrective action.
Create and implement processes to drive sustainable improvements in the efficiency of business processes, through automation and process improvement over unnecessary headcount increases.
Evaluate operational systems and staffing levels, address inefficiencies and develop and recommend policies and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness.
Assist in preparation of Purchase Price Accounting for new deals
Lead the financial Integration process and support delivery of investment objectives
Assist in the valuation, planning and deal negotiation as applicable and required.
Analyzing and communicating financial results
Along with Portfolio Manager, certify quarterly financial statements and internal control compliance checklists for submission to Jonas Head Office
Prepare and/or review quarterly tax packs and provisions
Liaise with Jonas Head Office to meet all routine and ad-hoc reporting requirements and ensure IFRS is adopted throughout
Responsible for the preparation of periodic financial statements and supporting schedules, together with variance analyses, tax computations and cash flow forecasts. Including working with external auditors to ensure filing on time
Ensure the team efficiently maintain company secretarial records and filings
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven experience at a management level in a finance environment, preferably managing a team of accountants / function.
CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualification
Ability to lead a finance function (preferably in a high growth / constant change environment) and build a culture of commitment, professionalism and success as well as being an enjoyable place to work
Exposure to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) is desirable
Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills
Highly computer literate, with reference to accounting and management software (ideally Great Plains) and their application in a project-based, software engineering environment
People management, leadership and mentoring skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Project management skills
Strong Excel modelling, data interrogation and reconciliation skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
Experience in software or high-tech industry is an asset.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills, comfortable interacting and motivating personnel at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical skills, with a good command of detail
People oriented with excellent client facing skills
Ability to influence the decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, logical reasoning, and the presentation of alternatives
The ability to self-motivate and work to tight deadlines, under pressure to produce accurate and complete results
Ability to manage a team to produce timely and reliable management information reports in accordance with deadlines
Ability to take the lead on various projects, including new acquisition integrations and business process improvements which will involve liaising with personnel from non-financial backgrounds
Personable with the ability to promote and maintain excellent communications between respective sites and divisions
Self-motivated with high energy levels, able to instigate and manage change and growth
To be successful in the role you will also need a high degree of personal initiative and the ability to interact with non-financial managers and employees at all levels
As part of a global Company, the jobholder may be required to work unsociable hours across time zones to meet contractual and business demands and have flexibility to travel occasionally as and if required.