Responsibilities of the role:

VFS is looking for a Regional Finance Manager for HO and MIS who is responsible for:

- Co-ordinating with Regions (SA/RCIS/MEA/Australasia/Europe/Africa/NEA) and Unit holders in preparation of P&L forecast for HO-monthly/quarterly and assist preparation of budgets for HO.

- Providing support and working closely with Unit heads on terms of business updates, Cost requirements and Cost controlling

- Overseeing monthly closure and timely reporting. Engaging with Units during submission of monthly reporting and quarterly forecasts

- Manage P&L and apply budgetary control process and closely monitor the costs and implement timely cost control measures

- Able to provide effective insight and strategic direction in financial forecasts, monthly results and treasury. Preparing CBA with logical and Strategic view on tactical decisions.

- Overseeing accounting function, ensure the operations are carried out in a main way, accurate, timely and in accordance with the defined Manuals.

- Overseeing year end audit closure and engage with statutory auditors for timely statutory closure.

- Closely worked with the local and relevant regional teams for timely and accurate reporting and compliance with VFS policies

- Implement effective financial process controls based on IFRS control guidelines

- Provide support in managing treasury, working capital, credit exposure risk and optimizing cashflow management

- Continuously improve the Reporting & Operation Finance team structure to drive efficiencies.

- Assisting MIS and Controlling team for preparing Weekly Estimate for VFS Group level, by coordinating with all the regions and meeting the EBITA expectations of Central team.

- Handling Projects of I&CS (Identity and Citizen Services) vertical from Finance, including preparation of Project Budgets, Monthly reporting, AR recovery etc.

- Lead Finance for STA (Saudi Tourism Client) including Budget preparation, managing collection, payments to agencies, Client and internal MIS reporting.

- China and Japan AMT Finance - ensuring timely renewals for all the regions/ countries, managing payments to QDF, Monthly MIS and exploring/ tracking ROP.

What you will need:

- Chartered Accountant with 10 -12 + years PQE managing finance functions. Preferably within Service and Travel industries.

- Majoring in Finance/ Accounting/ Audit.

- Excellent technical skills and up to date knowledge of relevant standards, tax requirements and corporate governance issues

- Strong knowledge in accounting principles and IFRS control compliance

- Strong leader with the ability to closely work with cross functional teams

- Strong communication skills, including inter-personal and influential skills

- Good sense of logical thinking, proactive and capability to take initiative

- Independent and highly motivated

- Resilient with the ability to multitask under high pressure.

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