Assistant Manager Finance

Job Purpose:

To manage the finance function of the EJSS Laundry Facility, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, effective cost control, strong working capital management and compliance with Head Office finance policies and statutory requirements. The role will also partner with operations and commercial teams to improve profitability, cash flow and financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Closing

• Manage monthly and year-end financial closing in line with Head Office timelines.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, MIS reports, reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, providing clear variance analysis and commentary.
• Ensure all accruals, provisions, expenses and financial transactions are accurately recorded.

Budgeting, Cost Control & Profitability

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for the facility.
• Monitor key operating costs, particularly cost per kg, utilities, chemicals, consumables and labour costs .
• Analyse operational and customer profitability and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Work closely with operations to control expenditure, minimise wastage and improve financial performance.
• Prepare financial analysis and business cases to support operational and management decisions.

Working Capital & Cash Flow

• Monitor receivables, payables and inventory cycles to maintain healthy working capital.
• Coordinate with commercial and operational teams to ensure accurate and timely customer billing.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables, billing discrepancies and invoice-related issues.
• Monitor inventory movements and support periodic stock verification and reconciliation.

Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Maintain effective financial controls and ensure compliance with Head Office policies and approval procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable VAT and statutory financial requirements.
• Coordinate and provide necessary documentation for internal and external audits.
• Monitor audit findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain complete and audit-ready financial records.

ERP & MIS

• Ensure accurate financial transactions and data integrity within the Oracle ERP system .
• Maintain accurate cost centres, account classifications and financial records.
• Prepare reliable MIS reports and financial analysis for management.
• Support improvements in finance processes, reporting and system controls.

Business Partnering

• Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Procurement and Head Office Finance teams.
• Provide financial insights on costs, margins, budgets and operational performance.
• Support the resolution of billing, collection and commercial issues.
• Provide management with timely financial information to support business decisions.

Team Management

• Guide and support members of the finance team in day-to-day financial activities.
• Ensure timely completion and accuracy of assigned finance activities.
• Promote accountability, compliance and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CA / ACCA / CIMA qualification.
• 4–6 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
• Strong exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, costing and variance analysis.
• Experience in receivables, payables, inventory and working capital management.
• Knowledge of VAT, financial controls and audit requirements.
• Experience with Oracle ERP or a similar ERP system.
• Experience in laundry, hospitality, facilities management, manufacturing or another operational/service environment would be an advantage.

Key Skills:

• Strong financial analysis and costing expertise.
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Cost control and profitability analysis.
• Financial reporting and MIS preparation.
• Working capital and cash-flow management.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP and Microsoft Excel .
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leadership and team development
• Commercial and analytical thinking
• Planning and organisational ability
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Integrity, accountability and confidentiality