Senior Finance Manager

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting. 
  

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders. 
  

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal financial policies, and regulatory reporting requirements. 
  

• Support Group financial reporting and consolidation by coordinating with finance teams across multiple markets. 
  

• Perform budget versus actual analysis, year-on-year performance reviews, and provide meaningful financial insights to management. 
  

Financial Operations & Working Capital

• Oversee General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions to ensure accurate financial records and efficient transaction processing. 
  

• Monitor cash flow, receivables, payables, and working capital to maintain strong liquidity and financial discipline. 
  

• Partner with commercial and operational teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition, reconciliation, and reporting. 
  

• Drive process improvements to enhance financial controls, reporting efficiency, and operational effectiveness. 
  

Cost Management & Procurement Support

• Monitor supplier invoices, recurring expenses, subscriptions, and payment schedules. 
  

• Review supplier costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiencies. 
  

• Ensure supplier contracts and financial documentation are properly maintained and aligned with company policies. 
  

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and liquidity planning. 
  

• Monitor cash positions and optimize working capital to support business operations and strategic initiatives. 
  

Taxation & Compliance

• Oversee VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax, and other statutory tax compliance across assigned markets, ensuring timely and accurate filings. 
  

• Stay informed of changes in local tax legislation and assess their impact on the business. 
  

• Support transfer pricing compliance and ensure intercompany transactions are recorded in accordance with Group policies and regulatory requirements. 
  

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, statutory reporting, and internal control requirements. 
  

Audit & Internal Controls

• Coordinate internal and external audits, preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests. 
  

• Maintain audit-ready financial records and ensure strong internal controls across all finance processes. 
  

• Identify and implement improvements to strengthen financial governance and risk management.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is an advantage. 
  

• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent is highly preferred. 
  

• 10-12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 4 years in a leadership role. 
  

• Prior experience within the media, digital media, advertising, or publishing industry is strongly preferred. 
  

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, consolidation, treasury management, taxation, and internal controls. 
  

• Proven experience managing month-end and year-end close processes in a multi-entity environment. 
  

• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. 
  

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. 
  

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and business partnering skills.
  

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.