Finance Manager at Americana Restaurants

Finance Manager | Job Purpose

Responsible for preparation of Monthly, Quarterly, Semi Annual and Annual Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group and report to ADX and Tadawal. Close liaison with internal and external auditors and market finance teams. Ensure that all the company’s financial practices are in line with IFRS, statutory and stock exchange regulations. Analyze and interpret financial information, provide updates and information to the market Finance Leads and improve financial close and consolidation process. Update and implement new IFRS standards and control protocols whenever required.

Finance Manager | Key Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with Business Units to drive effective financial management and processes.
• Ensure that all the group’s financial practices adhere to IFRS, Statutory, and Stock Exchange regulations.
• Drive month-end closing in FCCS (Financial Consolidation and Close) by analyzing trial balances and variance to last reported numbers and that of prior year.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual consolidated financial statements for the Group and report to ADX and Tadawul.
• Analyze and interpret financial information, providing updates and information to Business Units and suggest improvements to financial close and consolidation processes.
• Arrange, observe, and control the balance sheet and perform the regular balance sheet reviews of the business units
• Provide support as required for various cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc projects (e.g., hyperinflation impact assessment, impairment assessment and going concern assessment etc.).
• Maintain close communication with external auditors and act as main point of contact for resolution of any query.
• Provide guidance and act as an initiator for the implementation of new IFRS as required
• Interact with the Internal Audit department, considering their reports and recommendations.
• Model compliance with Americana processes, policies, and core values.
• Coach, mentor, and guide the team to achieve KPIs in line with Americana culture.
• Identify successors and mentor cross-functional teams to support Americana growth.

Finance Manager | Education:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant

Finance Manager | Experience

• 7+ years of core experience in Finance Consolidation function.
• Experience in GCC region is preferred.