ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities
Strategy, Planning and Management:
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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.
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Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
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Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
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Communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, CEO and Executive Leadership Team.
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Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company s plan for growth and expansion..
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Serve as a key member of executive leadership team and round table discussion panel.
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Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
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Interact with and bring department into line with Board of Directors plans, initiatives and recommendations.
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Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.
Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting:
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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.
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Review and analyse monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
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Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches, tenders issued by government/private organisations and/or new service offerings.
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Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
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Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.
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Participate in weekly conference calls with KAM, Vendors and Executive Leadership Team.
Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations:
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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
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Update customers master data, review revenue GLs in Oracle, monthly revenue and operating expenses provisioning
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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
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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.
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Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures.
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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.
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Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
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Ensure SOX compliance regarding all financial functions.
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Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.
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Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
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Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.
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Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.
Financial Management:
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Explore new business/investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
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Maintain outstanding relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
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Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization s plans and operating budgets.
Cash Management: