Finance Operations Lead

Accountabilities

Finance:

• Cost Accounting: Lead and oversee cost accounting activities in all related countries to ensure accurate allocation and reporting of costs, supporting business decision-making and strategy development.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with senior leadership, internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Compliance & Regulations: Stay updated with evolving financial regulations, ensuring that the organization remains compliant with all local and international accounting standards and regulations.
• Cost Management:

• control functional expenses in related countries to ensure alignment with budget.
• propose cost savings initiatives.
• ensure salaries and other benefits payments are in accordance with the policy and the local labor laws (this includes calculating and reviewing salaries), including income tax and social security.

• Cash Management: Manage the funding process for the CRO’s (Country Representative offices) and petty cash reconciliation.
• Budgeting and planning:

• Support Business Area Finance Business Partner in function costs forecasting process.
• Provide Finance Business Partner support on specific cost initiatives.
• Banking:
• Bank relationship management.
• Credit card program management.

• Audit: Support annual audit for CRO’s.
• Tax Management: Support annual tax filling preparation process for CROs, and any other tax reporting requirements.

CRO Jordan Management

• Contribute to and be an active member of the Country Management Team.
• Work with the Leadership Team to develop and improve operational performance.

Compliance:

• Ensure CROs operate in line with the internal policies.
• Support the development and implementation of countries policies and other strategic initiatives Internal Controls: maintain robust internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and business and financial risk management.
• Use systems and technology to enhance the E2E process efficiency and effectiveness, in line with the compliance framework.

Critical Knowledge and Experience:

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance and other accounting theory, principles, and practices, including IFRS.
• Prior experience in an international/multi-country setting preferred.
• Self-motivated, flexible, able to prioritize, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines. Able to make things happen with minimum supervision and to work independently and effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Willingness and ability to work hands-on with administrative tasks, as well as leading projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Superior computer skills, including proficiency in Excel.

• Proficiency in English.

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