Finance Manager  

Summary:

Plan and direct accounting activities within the Finance department by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinate Supervisors.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.
• Supervise and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
• Direct the following:
  • Installation and maintenance of:
    • Accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
    • New accounting, property, and other related procedures and controls.
  • Maintenance of:
    • General and subsidiary ledgers
    • Accounts receivable
    • Revenue distribution
    • Depreciation
    • Cost
    • Property
    • Operating expenses
    • Insurance records
  • Internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
• Direct and participate in cost analyses and rate studies.
• Prepare statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Establish system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
• Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
• Review financial statements with management personnel.
• Ensure local tax compliance is strictly followed.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical
  • Synthesize complex or diverse information.
  • Collect and research data.
  • Use intuition and experience to complement data.
  • Design work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving
  • Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • Gather and analyze information skillfully.
  • Develop alternative solutions.
  • Work well in group problem solving situations.
• Project Management
  • Develop project plans
  • Coordinate projects
  • Communicate changes and progress
  • Complete projects on time and budget
  • Manage project team activities.
• Interpersonal
  • ​​​​​​​Focuse on solving conflict, not blaming.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Listen to others without interrupting.
  • Keep emotions under control.
  • Remain open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication
  • ​​​​​​​Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
  • Listen and get clarification.
  • Respond well to questions.
  • Demonstrate group presentation skills.
  • Participate in meetings.
• Team Work
  • ​​​​​​​Balance team and individual responsibilities.
  • Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views.
  • Give and welcome feedback.
  • Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
  • Put success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Leadership
  • ​​​​​​​Exhibit confidence in self and others.
  • Inspire and motivate others to perform well.
  • Effectively influence actions and opinions of others.
  • Inspire respect and trust.
  • Accept feedback from others.
  • Provide vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
  • Give appropriate recognition to others.
  • Display passion and optimism.
  • Mobilize others to fulfill the vision.
• Managing People
  • Include staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement.
  • Take responsibility for subordinates' activities.
  • Make self available to staff.
  • Provide regular performance feedback.
  • Develop subordinates' skills and encourages growth.
  • Solicit and apply customer feedback (internal and external).
  • Foster quality focus in others.
  • Improve processes, products, and services.
  • Continually work to improve supervisory skills.
• Professionalism
  • Approach others in a tactful manner.
  • React well under pressure.
  • Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
  • Accept responsibility for own actions.
  • Follow through on commitments.

• Master's degree (M.B.A.) or 5-10 years related experience and/or training.
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.