A subsidiary of Norm is currently looking for a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and analysis while also managing the Accounting function to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Business. MBA is a plus
• Have an international certification such as ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent
• Have 7+ years of experience in finance department of an international company, min. 3 years of which should work as Financial Controller / Finance Manager 
• Experience in a production company is a strong preference
• Strong financial, business & analytical acumen
• Strong knowledge of Azerbaijan Tax Code and good working experience in tax matters
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and previous strong exposure to IFRS reporting
• Be fluent in Azerbaijani and English
• Must have advance level of Microsoft office skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel & MS Power Point
• Have a strong background in working with enterprise ERP/accounting systems. SAP experience will be a strong plus 
• Quickly develop a sound understanding of operating aspect of the business and acquire a strong understanding of the "big picture"
• Be detail oriented and analytical problem solver
• Have strong communication and organization skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet specified deadlines and be able to work under stress
• Good team work and people management skills are essential
• Must be "solutions" oriented and be able to build effective relationships (both internally and externally)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct all accounting operational functions within the Finance department, ensure the books are accurate and that everything is accounted for in the company
• Oversee a staff of accountants and financial analysts and mentor them as required for effective performance of their duties
• Co-ordinate and manage annual budget process, including preparation of operating and capital expenditure budgets and all aspects of working capital management requirements including cash forecasting
• Direct the preparations of reports on a regular basis that include monthly financial statements, cost reports, budgeting and forecasting reports
• Manage the preparation of 1 month, 3 month, 6 month and 1 year cash plans and make cash flow analysis for optimization of cash usage. Oversee supplier payments according to established benchmarks
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of company’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and reports in compliance with IFRS
• Monitor all tax-related payments and filings, make sure all activities are in compliance with local tax requirement and that all required documentation is in place
• Establish system controls for effective functioning of the financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing financial system. Support internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls
• Assess financial reporting systems, accounting and investment activities, and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, and other financial control functions
• Coordinate preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting, coordinate activities of external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations 
• Direct and participate in the product unit cost analyses and identify areas for cost reduction
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management 

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