Finance Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial reporting (primarily monthly and annual) according to IFRS and regulatory requirements (CBAR).
• Responsible for timely presentation of reports based on timeline set by HQ.
• Analyze client's data, review, and prepare analysis as requested with explanations of main trends and recommendations to the management for effective decision making.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy and control of data and reports in the system.
• Liaising with internal and external audits as well as CBAR and HQ as required.
• As a member of Reporting and SW Committee member to attend committee meetings once per week and participate in approval for development of or modification to reports.
• Handle requests that directly works HQ IT team and if needs more information providing and explanation of requests.

Borrowing and Lender Relationships:

• Assist CFO on managing lender relationship.
• Liaison with lenders during due diligence process, providing required data and reports and hold meetings with them.
• Ensure timely and accurate lender reports.
• Review, timely and accurate calculation of covenants as per debt agreements and update CFO on status of compliance with covenants.

Budgeting and Controlling:

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process during the year. Ensure budget is prepared based on srategc vision of the company and operational plan.
• Participate actively in operational plan preparation.
• Monthly review of actual results vs budgeted, review variances and report to CFO of material variances and trends, recommend correctie actions.
• Send monthly reports to budget holders regarding budget implementation.
• Review PO to ensure they are planned and in cse of overbudgets ensure approval of CEOand CFO is in place.
• Gather OPEX monthly plans within 5 working days from budget holder to ensure predictable and controlled budget usage.

Treasury:

• Oversee liquidity, cash management and cash flow planning.
• Monitor cash levels and provide daily treasury report to CFO.
• To prepare weekly, monthly and annual cash flow and recommend corrective action to CFO.
• Close communication with Business leads to plan liquidity necessary for sale on weekly basis.
• Keep updated payment schedules to ensure timely and accurate payments.

Policies and Procedures:

• Assist CFO to maintain FINCA Azerbaijan Finance Manual and Accounting Manual and prepare updated versions as necessary in collaboration with the department members.
• Notify and obtain approval from CFO for any needed changes in operating procedures, policies, forms, etc., for assigned area.
• To ensure all financial activities comply with FINCA's global standards and local regulations.

Others:

• Other specific tasks assigned by the CFO, as required.

Communication and Teamwork:

• Maintain positive communication with other members of Finance staff and other departments. Keep other finance staff informed about changes in policies/procedures or activities that are relevant to their work.
• Ensure that requests received are given due care and attention and timelines described in FINCA Azerbaijan services list protocol are met.
• Other specific tasks assigned by the CFO, as required.

Supervisory responsibility:

• Oversee activity and assignments of Financial Reporting team of 3 to 5 members
• Manage performance of staff
• Provide leadership and direction to the Financial Reporting team
• Promote opportunities for training and professional development
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to balance workloads and meet the expectations required for smooth and efficient daily operations
• Contribute to a work environment that fosters, recognizes, and rewards supportive mentorship, professional quality, respectful communication, continuous improvement, and positive energy