Assistant Manager Finance

About the role

This position covers the end-to-end management of invoicing, receivables and related financial reporting. It involves preparing and dispatching invoices, following up on outstanding receivables, filing sales tax returns and keeping the receivables report aligned with the sales pipeline.

Key responsibilities

• Study customer contracts and evaluate tax implications on invoicing.
• Prepare and dispatch invoices to ensure timely billing cycles.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables to maintain healthy cash flow.
• File monthly and quarterly sales tax returns in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update the receivables report, including new client agreements and payment terms, and reconcile it with the sales pipeline.
• Post invoices and receipts to the General Ledger accounts accurately.
• Provide weekly receivables updates to senior management, covering payments received, expected receipts, upcoming invoices and collection delays.
• Collaborate with the sales team to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Support audit and compliance processes by keeping documentation organised.

Required profile

• Minimum ACCA qualification or CA finalist status.
• 3 to 4 years of articles experience in an accounting firm or in the finance department of an IT company.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, GAAP/IFRS, tax laws and corporate law.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong ethical standards and attention to detail.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, able to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.