Role Description
As aFinance Associate, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our finance operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will focus on ensuring financial accuracy, efficiency, and strategy execution. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business by leveraging automation, data insights, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Key responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations
Support working capital management and cash flow forecasting to sustain growth
Assist in inventory and cost control processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
Conduct detailed financial analysis to provide actionable insights for decision-making
Help implement and optimize financial systems, automation tools, and processes for scalability
Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and administrative requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain financial transparency and accountability
Profile
The ideal candidate has:
A CPA Level 6 qualification or an advanced degree in finance with excellent marks
4+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment, such as Big 4 firms or startups
A natural affinity for automation, financial systems, and data-driven solutions
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to work hands-on
An entrepreneurial mindset and the resilience to thrive in ambiguity
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach
Effective communication skills, with a direct and honest approach to feedback
Strong communication skills with the ability to bring up the good, the bad and the ugly - a "say what you mean and mean what you say"
Strong attention to detail and willingness to make stuff "match"
Experience with financial software such as Microsoft Dynamics is a plus, and a passion for sustainability and social impact is highly valued.