Manager Finance

A Manager Finance at Creative Chaos plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and sustainability of the organization. This position involves overseeing key financial functions such as monitoring cash flow, managing expenses, assessing profitability, and ensuring the accuracy of financial information. The Manager Finance supports strategic decision-making by providing timely and insightful financial analysis and reports.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan and develop strategic, long-term business plans in collaboration with the financial management team.
- Prepare periodic, quarterly, and annual internal financial statements and documentation to support management meetings.
- Review and analyze financial statements and key performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Assist in preparing consolidated financial reporting journal entries and related deliverables on a regular basis.
- Conduct financial analysis, offer recommendations, and actively participate in discussions related to consolidation and reporting matters.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead efficiency enhancement projects.
- Support business decisions by providing accurate financial information and detailed analysis.
- Participate in various projects, including ad-hoc analyses and reporting assignments as required.
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and monitoring to ensure adequate working capital availability.
- Support month-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Develop revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606 standards.
- Assist in designing and maintaining a functional chart of accounts.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the finance department and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

- Professional qualification preferably ACCA, with additional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or CMA considered an advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant finance experience, ideally within a technology company.
- Proficiency in financial software including QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
- Strong knowledge of taxation matters, including corporate tax, withholding tax filings, sales tax, and income tax compliance.
- Experience in managing petty cash processes, including voucher verification and reconciliation.
- Demonstrated team management skills with the ability to lead and motivate finance teams effectively.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the use of complex formulas and data analysis tools.
- Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements related to SECP, SRB, FBR, and other relevant authorities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Experience managing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

- Prior experience working with technology firms or US-based companies is highly desirable.
- Exposure to multinational financial environments and cross-border financial regulations will be considered a plus.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial strategy and operational efficiency of a dynamic organization. The ideal candidate will be a proactive finance professional with strong analytical skills, leadership capabilities, and a thorough understanding of financial management within the technology sector.