Finance Operations Manager

**Job Summary   :**The Finance Operations Manager is responsible for the overall financial management of operations, ensuring strong control, accuracy, and timeliness across all finance-related activities. This role oversees expense management, billing (SI issuance), collections, payments, credit controls, reporting, and Credit Memo (CM) monitoring, while supporting business performance and safeguarding company assets.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Financial Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day finance activities supporting operations;
• Ensure timely and accurate issuance of Sales Invoices (SI);
• Monitor billing completeness and compliance with policies;

2. Expense Management & Control

• Manage and monitor operational expenses;
• Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and budget alignment;
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and expense risks;

3. Accounts Receivable & Collection Oversight

• Oversee AR monitoring, aging, and collection efficiency;
• Ensure adherence to credit terms and collection policies;
• Coordinate with Sales and Collection teams on overdue accounts;
• Recommend credit holds or escalations when necessary;

4. Payment & Disbursement Management

• Supervise timely and accurate processing of payments;
• Ensure compliance with approval limits;
• Monitor payables aging and vendor obligations;

5. Credit & Risk Management

• Oversee customer accreditation and credit evaluation;
• Monitor credit limits, payment terms, and exposures;
• Mitigate bad debt risks and recommend corrective actions;

6. Credit Memo (CM) Monitoring

• Ensure proper review and approval of Credit Memos;
• Monitor CM trends, causes, and financial impact;
• Safeguard against misuse or control weaknesses;

7. Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly financial reports;
• Ensure accuracy of P&L, AR, AP reports;
• Provide analysis, insights, and variance explanations;

8. Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and enforce financial controls and procedures;
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies;
• Support audits and management reviews;

9. Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and develop finance and AR personnel;
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain;
• Drive accountability, discipline, and process improvements;

IV. KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Education        :  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

   CPA preferred but not mandatory

Experience       : Proven experience in finance, accounting, or AR management

  Experience supporting operational/business units

  Leadership/managerial experience required

Special Skills

• Strong financial and analytical skills;
• Deep understanding of AR, AP, billing, and expense controls;
• Credit and risk management expertise;
• Leadership and decision-making ability;
• High attention to detail and accuracy;
• Proficient in Excel;