Finance Manager / Controller

· Maintain all accounting records in the ERP system to ensure accuracy of the general ledger and financial accounts;

· Lead the monthly and annual financial closing processes through the preparation of standard reports as well as other custom reports as requested;

· Review and analyse financial statements/records and provide reports and data analysis to various internal stakeholders;

· Manage day-to-day risk exposures, -reports and -mitigation measures such as insurances, hedges etc. Work with credit team to manage counterpart exposures and follow up on overdue receivables;

· Ensure adequate liquidity to support the business, support/investigate/expand local or central funding opportunities;

· Lead the transition of the bookkeeping from external service providers to "in-house";

· Ensure desired IT platform and relevant key procedures will be implemented;

· Coordinate and assist finance department in Brazil with the financial record keeping of the activities undertaken in Brazil;

· Oversee local administrative matters and purchase office supplies and equipment while maintaining appropriate stock levels in a cost-efficient manner;

· Manage and execute all payments and customer invoicing, including entering payment instructions into the online banking system and coordinating the required approvals to ensure payments are released accurately and within the established deadlines;

· Prepare and process cash claims and expense reimbursements for the Brazilian team;

· Advice and assist various departments on accounting, tax and legal compliance by researching and ensuring compliance to applicable internal, national and international rules and regulations;

· Coordinate external / internal audits and prepare audit requirements;

· Act as the primary point of contact for office managers, IT teams, auditors, accountants, finance managers, and HR teams across other locations;

· Act as the first point of contact for external stakeholders such as banks, legal, tax authorities and other regulatory bodies, service providers.