Key responsibilities | Strategy, Planning and Management: Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization. Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency. Communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, CEO and Executive Leadership Team. Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.. Serve as a key member of executive leadership team and round table discussion panel. Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models. Interact with and bring department into line with Board of Directors’ plans, initiatives and recommendations. Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.
Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division. Review and analyse monthly financial results and provide recommendations. Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches, tenders issued by government/private organisations and/or new service offerings. Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget. Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting. Participate in weekly conference calls with KAM, Vendors and Executive Leadership Team.
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| Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations: Day to Day Invoicing, segment-wise volume and revenue reconciliation, check and control revenue leakages, customer ledger reconciliation, Coordination with SSC for time bound billing and receipts tagging Update customers master data, review revenue GLs in Oracle, monthly revenue and operating expenses provisioning Custodian of Billing Commercials, customer agreements and commercials including commercials of local transportation, ensure smooth conduct of internal, statutory and third party audits, resolve customers issues Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software. Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff. Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for BU management, Rail PFT management, RO Finance, federal funders, foundations, investors and company’s board of directors. Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns. Ensure SOX compliance regarding all financial functions. Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance. Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies. Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation. Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.
Financial Management: . Explore new business/investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks. Maintain outstanding relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners. Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets.
Cash Management: |