Accounts & Finance Lead/ Financial Controller

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Full Time
ACEUNION-Accounts & Finance Lead/ Financial Controller
Experienced
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Accounts and Finance Lead to join our dynamic team. As the Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our accounting and financial operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations in the fast-paced fintech industry. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in financial management and a proven track record of successfully leading accounting and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain books of accounts and prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Play pivotal role in development and implantation of accounting and financial reporting system and processes.
  • Ensure compliance with UK financial reporting standards and regulations.
  • Develop and manage the annual budgeting process in collaboration with senior leadership.
  • Provide regular financial forecasts and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Provide actionable insights to senior management for optimizing financial performance.
  • Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support.
  • Oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounts and finance department, including bank and partner reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
  • Prepare financial feasibilities of different products and recommending on viability of products.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, including tax, auditing, and other reporting requirements.
  • Implement and maintain effective internal controls to mitigate financial risks.
  • Assist in the management of cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support the company's growth and expansion plans.
  • Coordinate and manage annual financial audits, working closely with external auditors.
  • Address audit findings and implement recommendations for process improvements.
  • Communicate financial performance and key insights to senior management, investors, and board members.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals.
  • Any other tasks as may be assigned by the management.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • ACCA qualified / ICAP CA CAF and CFAP stage cleared.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial management (post-articles), with a strong background in fintech or digital payments.
  • Proven experience managing accounting and finance teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK financial regulations and compliance standards.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
  • Technical literacy on digital financial services.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
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