Senior Finance Officer

The Senior Finance Officer plays a pivotal role in driving financial excellence in a fast-paced Digital & Technology environment. Beyond traditional accounting, this role requires innovation in financial processes, digital adoption, and a forward-looking approach to performance management.

You will be a trusted partner to the Head of Finance, ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and compliance, while also contributing to automation initiatives, system enhancements, and digital transformation projects within Finance.

This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy, and who wants to be part of shaping the financial backbone of a company that is innovative, forward looking and result oriented.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Control & Reporting

·      Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and schedules.

·      Supervise accounting operations ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards and policies.

·      Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing activities with detailed reconciliations.

·      Deliver insightful MIS reports including financial performance, cash flow, project cost analysis, and budget variance.

Business Partnering & Planning

·      Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, aligning with company strategy.

·      Facilitate financial analysis to guide management decisions on new projects, investments, and digital initiatives.

·      Ensure functioning of all aspects for the Finance department in line with best practices, regulations and accounting standards.

Digital Finance & Systems

·      Collaborate with internal teams and system developers to enhance Finance ERP and digital tools for automation and efficiency.

·      Champion data-driven insights by transforming raw financial data into actionable dashboards and reports.

·      Contribute ideas for process innovation and financial technology adoption.

Compliance & Governance

·      Monitor compliance with tax regulations (VAT, WHT, etc.), accounting standards, and internal control frameworks.

·      Lead internal reviews, resolve discrepancies, and manage queries from internal /external auditors.

·      Assist in developing and implementing finance policies, controls, and risk monitoring frameworks.

Operational Excellence

·      Oversee payroll, accounts receivable/payable, treasury, and bank reconciliations.

·      Prepare periodic reports (daily/weekly/monthly) including cash flow, receivables ageing, and working capital analysis.

·      Conduct periodic physical verification of assets (stocks and fixed assets).

Ad Hoc & Strategic Projects

·      Conduct deep-dive analysis for the Head of Finance and management as required.

·      Actively support finance transformation projects, process improvements, and digital solutions to improve scalability and efficiency.

Qualifications & ExperienceEducation & Professional Background

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• Professional qualification (CA, ACCA).

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in accounting and finance, with strong exposure to finalization, payroll, AP/AR, treasury, and management reporting.

• Experience with ERP systems (implementation or enhancement preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced MS Excel and financial reporting skills (mandatory).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to convert data into insights.

• Sound knowledge of financial policies, controls, and compliance frameworks.

• Exposure to digital finance tools, automation, or system enhancements will be an added advantage.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work across departments and with external stakeholders.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

• Leadership potential: ability to supervise and mentor junior team members when required.