Financial Strategy & Planning:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the company's long-term goals and objectives.
- Lead the annual budgeting process in coordination with departmental heads, ensuring realistic and performance-driven targets.
- Drive financial forecasting, scenario planning, and variance analysis to support leadership decision-making.
- Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior management on a regular basis.
Financial Reporting & Accounting:
- Manage end-to-end accounting operations using Zoho Books, including chart of accounts, journal entries, reconciliations, and closing cycles.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements — P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Maintain MIS reports and dashboards for management review.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, talent fee disbursements, and vendor bill management.
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of all transactions including media buys, talent contracts, brand deals, and operational expenses.
Tax, VAT & Regulatory Compliance:
- Manage all aspects of VAT filing, income tax, withholding tax, and other applicable statutory obligations.
- Ensure full compliance with local tax laws and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
- Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and proactively implement required adjustments.
Treasury & Cash Management:
- Monitor and manage daily cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
- Maintain strong relationships with banks and financial institutions.
- Oversee fund transfers, payment scheduling, and bank reconciliations.
- Manage fixed deposits, short-term investments, and other treasury instruments as applicable.
Import, LC & Trade Finance:
- Handle all documentation and processes related to import licenses and Letter of Credit (LC).
- Coordinate with banks and suppliers on LC issuance, amendment, and settlement.
- Ensure full compliance with import regulations and trade finance requirements.
- Manage import costing, duty calculations, and accurate expense booking.
Operational Finance & Cost Control:
- Monitor operational expenditures across all departments and identify cost optimization opportunities.
- Review and approve vendor invoices, expense claims, purchase orders, and payment requests.
- Establish and enforce internal financial controls, approval workflows, and accounting policies.
- Track project-wise profitability and campaign-level cost management across all agency activities.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Lead the preparation of annual operating budgets in collaboration with all department heads.
- Conduct regular budget vs. actual reviews and present findings with commentary to management.
- Build financial models to evaluate new business proposals, talent deals, and media projects.
- Identify trends and risks early and recommend corrective actions to stay on track.
Legal & Compliance Support:
- Provide financial oversight and review input on client contracts, talent agreements, vendor agreements, and NDAs.
- Liaise with legal counsel on matters relating to financial compliance, regulatory filings, and dispute resolution.
- Ensure the company's financial practices are fully aligned with applicable corporate laws and industry regulations.
- Support company secretarial functions and legal documentation requirements as needed.
Payroll & Employee Benefits:
- Oversee monthly payroll processing for all employees.
- Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, incentives, bonuses, and deductions.
- Prepare payroll-related reports for management and auditors.