Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager

Job description

Company Description

Mind Plus is your Total HR Solutions and Business Consultancy Partner based in Colombo. We specialize in optimizing workforces and enhancing organizational performance through tailored HR strategies and expert consultancy services. Our focus on innovation and efficiency empowers businesses to thrive in today’s dynamic market.

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative energy-as-a-service (EaaS) company revolutionizing urban transportation through sustainable electric vehicle (EV) solutions. They offer a robust ecosystem for electric mobility, including energy provisioning, EV fleet management, and last-mile delivery solutions designed to support businesses in transitioning to eco-friendly operations.

Role Overview

The Accountant / Assistant Finance Manager will play a critical role in managing the financial health of our client’s organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost management, and compliance with local regulations. This position requires a detail-oriented finance professional with a CIMA or equivalent qualification and experience in financial management within the logistics or a related industry. The ideal candidate will oversee financial planning, manage budgets, and provide strategic insights to support the company’s growth trajectory.

Qualifications
• CIMA qualification or equivalent (such as ACCA or CFA) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years in finance management, with a strong background
• in logistics, transportation, or a similar industry.
• Proficient in financial modelling, budgeting, and analysis with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of financial management within the
• logistics or supply chain sector, with knowledge of regulatory requirements in Sri Lanka.
• Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems; proficiency in
• Excel and financial reporting tools is required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English;
• knowledge of local languages is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Planning and Analysis
• Develop and manage the annual budgeting process, providing forecasts and financial projections in alignment with business objectives.
• Analyze financial performance, preparing regular reports and insights on key financial metrics and recommending adjustments as needed.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis for major initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial and operational goals.

2. Financial Reporting and Compliance
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial
• statements in compliance with local regulations and accounting standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, monitoring accounts, and maintaining records in line with statutory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure full compliance with financial and tax regulations.

3. Cash Flow and Capital Management
• Monitor cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs and capital investments, optimizing working capital and managing debt
• obligations.
• Develop cash management strategies to support business growth while
• minimizing financial risk.
• Ensure efficient utilization of financial resources and manage the company’s funding and financing options as required.

4. Cost Control and Expense Management
• Implement cost management strategies to reduce expenses, optimize
• resource allocation, and enhance profitability.
• Monitor and analyze operational costs related to logistics, delivery, and
• sustainability initiatives, providing insights for cost-saving measures.

5. Strategic Financial Planning
• Provide financial insights and guidance on strategic decisions, including
• market expansion, new service lines, and potential investments.
• Collaborate with business development, operations, and other teams to evaluate the financial impacts of business initiatives and support long-term planning.

6. Risk Management and Internal Controls
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, ensuring processes are in place to safeguard assets and prevent financial discrepancies.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for identified financial and operational risks.

7. Team Leadership and Development
• Lead and mentor finance team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members, ensuring ongoing improvement of financial management capabilities.