Finance Manager

Job Purpose

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the entire finance function of the Group and its subsidiaries, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, strategic financial planning, and effective financial control. The role drives budgeting, reporting, treasury management, audit coordination, risk management, and financial performance analysis to support GHOF - Group Head of Finance in achieving organizational objectives.

Key Relationships

• Internal: Artan Holding Group staff
• External: Auditors, Vendors, Bank, Financial Institutions etc.

Authorities

• Approve payments as per payment terms and policy.
• Authorize journal entries and financial adjustments
• Represent the organization in financial discussions with banks, auditors and regulators

Accountabilities

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of consolidated financial statements, management reports, budgets, and audit deliverables.
• Lead the financial planning and budgeting process across all subsidiaries and the Holding Company.
• Safeguard company assets through robust internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable financial laws and reporting standards.
• Drive financial performance monitoring and variance analysis across business units.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Financial Leadership

• Assist the GHOF and establish an effective organizational structure aligned with business objectives.
• Assist GHOF on capital structure, funding strategies and investment decisions.
• Improvise financial policies, procedures and internal control frameworks.

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (consolidated and standalone).
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare management, regulatory and Board-level reports for GHOF
• Oversee external audits for all subsidiaries and the Holding Company, ensuring timely completion.

3. Budgeting & Performance Management

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across the Group.
• Monitor financial performance against budget and report variances with actionable insights.
• Evaluate divisional performance and identify key financial risks and improvement opportunities.
• Indentify cost optimization initiatives and financial efficiency programs.

4. Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting and consult GHOF.
• Ensure availability of funds for operational and capital expenditure requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen banking relationships.

5. Risk Management & Controls

• Identify, analyze and classify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Establish procedures for safeguarding assets, loan collateral, securities and financial records.
• Review and enhance financial reporting systems, accounting procedures and collection processes.

6. Operational Oversight

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable functions ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Review collection status and outstanding balances regularly.
• Reconcile major supplier and bank accounts monthly.
• Ensure effective coordination with subsidiaries’ finance teams and external stakeholders.

7. Team Management & Development

• Mentor and develop finance team members.
• Plan, direct and coordinate departmental activities.
• Appraise performance and build team capability.

8. Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and strategic reports as required by GHOF.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned in line with business requirements.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision-making capability
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Risk assessment and internal control expertise
• Team leadership and people development
• High level of integrity and governance awareness
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills

Specialized Training/ Knowledge Required

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting frameworks and regulatory compliance
• Experience with ERP systems and financial management software
• Understanding of treasury management and banking operations

Education & Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CPA (Preferred)
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• CMA or equivalent professional qualification (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of Post qualification of experience
• Proven experience in leading finance functions within a group structure
• Experience managing audits, budgeting, treasury and regulatory reporting

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Audits, budgeting, treasury and regulatory reporting: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA/ACCA/CPA or CMA (Preferred)