Overview of the Role:

The role is responsible for providing strong financial support to business teams through insightful analysis, accurate reporting, and effective financial controls. The position plays a critical part in tracking financial performance, supporting decision-making, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening financial governance. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, support audits and close processes, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, including IPO readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

- Partner with business teams to provide financial insights, performance tracking, and decision support to drive informed business outcomes.

- Prepare and analyse monthly Management Information System (MIS) reports, including variance analysis (Budget vs Actual vs Outlook) and present findings to management.

- Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data.

- Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and documentation, support statutory audits, internal audits, tax audits, and limited reviews.

- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, statutory, and internal financial requirements.

- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking exercises, including monitoring budget adherence and identifying cost optimization opportunities.

- Monitor working capital, cash flows, and key financial metrics; highlight risks and opportunities to stakeholders.

- Support IPO readiness initiatives, including financial documentation, process strengthening, governance requirements, and coordination with advisors.

- Identify process gaps and inefficiencies and support the implementation of improved financial controls and standard operating procedures.

- Provide backup support during peak periods and team member absences; handle ad-hoc finance projects and management requests as needed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely and accurate completion of monthly and quarterly financial close activities.

- Accuracy and quality of MIS reports and variance analysis with minimal post-close adjustments.

- Adherence to budgets and the effectiveness of forecasting accuracy.

- Audit outcomes, including timely closure of audit observations and minimal audit findings.

- Compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements without delays or penalties.

- Effectiveness in monitoring and improving working capital metrics (e.g., DSO, DPO, cash conversion cycle).

- Contribution to cost optimization and process improvement initiatives.

- Stakeholder satisfaction and quality of financial insights provided to business teams.

- Readiness and progress on IPO-related financial documentation and governance milestones (if applicable).

Candidate Skills and Attributes

- Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, and financial analysis.

- Proven experience in MIS reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

- Knowledge of audit processes, regulatory compliance, and internal financial controls.

- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional business teams and senior stakeholders.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.

- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems/ERP tools; ability to work with large datasets.

- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

- High level of integrity, ownership, and commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Experience Range

- Experience: 5 - 8 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, controllership, or finance business partnering roles.

- Prior experience in audit support, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting is required.

- Experience in a high-growth environment, IPO preparation, or listed company reporting is an added advantage.

- Exposure to working with cross-functional teams and senior leadership is preferred.