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Senior Finance Leadership Role Zell:

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An accomplished AVP of Finance-someone who brings strong leadership and deep financial acumen to the table. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with proven expertise in managing salary processes, vendor payments, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting. They will serve as both a hands-on manager and a forward thinking leader, leveraging their analytical skills and accounting knowledge to drive excellence across the finance function.

What does the role demand?

Financial Record Maintenance:

- Prepare, review, and analyse financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.

- Maintain the general ledger with accurate and timely recording of all transactions.

Accounts Payable:

- Oversee the entire accounts payable process, including invoice verification, processing, and vendor reconciliation.

Manage end-to-end creator payouts and vendor payments for:

- Subscriptions

- Servers

- Other third-party services

- Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments in line with purchase orders and agreements

- Oversee accounts receivable operations, including billing, collections, and aging report management.

Accounts Receivable:

- Coordinate with brand partners to secure timely payments.

- Raise and track invoices, following up proactively on outstanding amounts.

Employee Salary Processing:

- Manage payroll processing accurately and on schedule, covering salaries, bonuses, deductions, and statutory requirements.

- Ensure compliance with labour laws, tax withholdings, and benefits deductions.

- Maintain complete payroll records and provide documentation for audits.

Financial Reporting:

- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

- Analyse monthly financial reports, highlighting key variances and trends.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

- Support the budgeting process by gathering data, preparing reports, and performing variance analysis.

- Engage in financial modelling across departments and contribute to forward-looking finance processes (FP&A).

- Prepare management reports and dashboards to support strategic decisions, aligning with FP&A best practices-recognizing FP&A as a forward-looking extension of controller duties

Profit & Loss (P&L) Ownership:

- Monitor and report on P&L metrics, ensuring alignment with budget and forecasting.

- Provide detailed P&L analysis and commentary, integrating insights into financial decision-making.

Audit Support:

- Prepare documentation for internal and external audits, providing clear explanations as required.

- Implement audit recommendations to strengthen financial controls.

Compliance & Risk Management:

- Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.

- Monitor transactions for risks and implement preventive controls.

Vertical Finance Oversight:

- Keep spending in check across departments by monitoring adherence to approved budgets.

- Escalate overspending issues and enforce corrective actions to maintain financial discipline.

- Manage end-to-end finance operations with strict Lead negotiations with internal and external stakeholders-including vendors, partners, and service providers-to optimize financial outcomes and service terms.

Team Collaboration:

- Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial operations with business goals.

- Train and mentor junior finance staff in best practices and company policies.

Due Diligence:

- Oversee accurate and efficient payouts, ensuring no discrepancies.

- Track all transactions to maintain transparency and Chartered Accountant (CA)

Experience:

- Minimum of 7 years of experience in audit, accounting, and finance roles

- Proven track record in leadership and strategic financial oversight

Technical Expertise:

- Proficient in accounting software (such as Zoho or equivalent platforms)

- Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

Finance & Regulatory Knowledge:

- Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and standards.

- Core Competencies & Leadership Strengths:

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities

- Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines

- Outstanding attention to detail, ensuring precision in all financial deliverables

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams