Finance Manager

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Job Description

Iceman (Fiji) PTE Limited is a joint venture company between CJ Patel & Company Pte Ltd and Iceman Technologies (Pvt) Ltd Sri Lanka. Iceman represents world renowned brands like Copeland, Geneglace (France), Bitzer (Germany) and Heatcraft (Australia) and primarily deals with installation, assembling, selling and carrying out maintenance on prefabricated cold rooms, ice plants, refrigerated trucks and air conditioners.

The role is responsible for collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts and associated commentaries as well as financial statements. The role also involves undertaking strategic analysis and assisting executive management with strategic planning. The incumbent reports to the General Manager of the company.

Outcomes

Capital Stakeholders (Owners)
1. Developing and Growing the Finance Function
Future financing arrangements with Bankers and shareholders to fund growth secured Cash-flow sustainability and predictability ensured Financially informed stakeholders including but not limited to shareholders,bankers and solicitors ensured
Organisational Stakeholders
1. Financial Budget and Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan financial objectives/goals and operating budget aligned Strategic Plan growth aspirations ensured through capital expenditure budgets Operating Budget profitability targets achieved Capital Expenditure budget assisted Long-term business sustainability and competitive advantage ensured Sound financial basis and appropriate financial indicators for Management's Strategic Planning process ensured Appropriate performance indicators (e.g. Profitability, Solvency, Working Capital, Capital Structure ratios) for  strategic plans are formulated, discussed and incorporated into Strategic Plans
2. Financial Services provided
Strict and relevant financial accounting, internal audit and risk management reporting systems and processes established. Effective Cost-Management system implemented and cost-reduction opportunities maximised Executive business decision-making process, profitability, efficiency and  debt targets fully supported Accurate and timely monthly accounts reconciliations ensured Accurate Monthly Management Accounts formulated Sustainable Cash-flow management and liquidity ensured Timely Statutory audit, reporting and filings ensured Full compliance with relevant regulatory obligations maintained
3. Financial Reporting (to Management)
Financail performance targets effectively monitored and Strategic direction of the company maintained Monthly Management Accounts ensured Variance analysis of Budget vs. Actual financial performance including variance commentary and corrective measures ensured Quality Cost-Benefit analysis for new products and markets ensured Business Intelligence Reporting ensured (Examples as follows for clarity): Changes to the company's business environment, implications on the entity and recommended revisions to business plans ensured Comparative analysis of the company's business performance vis a vis its Competitors' performance and Market Trends ensured
4. Statutory and Operational Compliance
Company compliance with legislative requirements in the areas of taxation and superannuation as well as compliance with accounting standards ensured Company Compliance and working relationship with statutory authorities/entities effectively managed
5. Team Management/Leadership
Supervision and professional guidance of /for staff in the Finance Team ensured Staff productivity, efficiency, motivation and professionalism ensured Occupational Health and Safety standards within the Finance Team ensured

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Systems and Procedures	Develop and/or apply procedures to assist the organisation achieve its goals.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Customer
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
People
Problem Solving	Develop practical solutions to a situation.
Professional
Technical Strength	Demonstrate knowledge of a specialist discipline.
Compliance	Comply with relevant laws and the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Financial Application	Apply financial principles and practices.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Accounting and Finance
Desirable
Masters Degree	Business Administration

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum 4-5 years in a similar position. Work experience in or working knowledge of the Manufacturing industry is desirable.

Requirements

Language Proficiency
Excellent command of English
Professional Associations
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Finance Team
Management Team
External
Taxation Authority
Suppliers
Customers

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Detail oriented	Attends to the small elements of a task/activity, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Integrity	Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Interpersonal Styles
Objective	Impartial and honest in dealings with others, eliminating own feelings and view to reach a balanced judgement.
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Realistic	Shows concern for facts and reality, rejecting the impractical.
Team Oriented	Enjoys being with others as part of a group or team.
Thinking Styles
Analytic	Able to separate things into their constituent elements in order to study or examine them, draw conclusions, or solve problems.
Decisive	Reaches conclusions, promptly and firmly.
Disciplined/Systematic	Is controlled in conduct, shows an orderly pattern of behaviour, following a methodical and thorough approach.
Flexible/Adaptable	Readily accommodates changing circumstances, modifying own behaviour and/or views. Able to adjust easily to new conditions.
Numerate	Shows abilities in quantitative thought and expression.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.

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