Finance Manager

Job Purpose:- Act as the bridge between day-to-day accounting operations and FP&A. Lead a small team of accountants, ensure accurate and timely financial records, support budgeting and forecasting processes, and prepare management reports that enable decision-making for Bayan-Tech's multi-brand, multi-country business. Key Accountabilities:- 1. Operational Finance & Closing * Supervise daily accounting activities (GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliations, fixed assets) * Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing (accruals, deferrals, provisions) * Review and approve reconciliations and journal entries prepared by the team * Maintain proper documentation and internal control procedures 2. FP&A Support * Support the budget and forecast cycles with data collection, templates, and consolidations * Prepare and analyze monthly management reports, including KPIs, variances, and trends * Assist in building financial models for brands, services, and projects * Work with the Head of Finance on ad-hoc analysis and business cases 3. Reporting & Compliance * Prepare standard financial reports for management and stakeholders * Assist with tax-related data preparation (VAT, withholding, income tax) * Support external and internal audits by providing documentation and explanations 4. Systems & Process Improvement * Help maintain and improve the ERP/finance systems setup * Propose and implement process improvements to reduce errors and manual work * Contribute to automation of recurring reports (Excel/Sheets and BI tools) 5. Team Leadership * Supervise 2–4 team members (accountants / junior accountants) * Provide on-the-job training, guidance, and performance feedback * Ensure team adherence to deadlines and quality standards Requirements:- * Years of Experience: 6–10 years of experience in accounting/finance * Leadership: At least 1–3 years in a senior accountant or team lead role * Technical Skills: Solid experience with GL, AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end closing * FP&A Exposure: Exposure to planning, budgeting, or basic FP&A tasks (variance analysis, reporting) * Company Background: Experience in small or medium-sized companies, preferably in services/tech/localization