Instant Global Paytech - Head - Finance - CPA/CFA

Job Responsibilities:

- Forecasting monthly, quarterly and annual results

- Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company

- Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants

- Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary

- Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement

- Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company

- Research and analyse financial reports and market trends

- Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making

- Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports

- Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings

- Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.

- Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes

- Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company

- Advising on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take

- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

- Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.

- Maintaining the financial health of the organization

- Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

Requirements:

- Expertise in all taxation related matters

- Experience in dealing with government/regulatory authorities

- Proven experience as a Financial Manager

- Experience in the Fintech/Payments Industry

- Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns

- Proficient user of finance software

- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

- Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used

- A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles

- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations

- Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

- Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus