Finance Manager

Fonoa is currently experiencing rapid growth in terms of product adoption, market expansion, revenue growth, and headcount growth.

To enable growth, we are now looking to expand the functions that keep our business running. Thus, we are looking to add a Finance Manager to our established Finance department. This person should be seeking a broad and high-impact opportunity where they can grow the finance department and its functions, while also supporting internal and external stakeholders.

Accounting Operations (60%)

• Own end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for entities in the Group

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting

• Lead intercompany transactions and multi-currency accounting

• Oversee bank and balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions in NetSuite

• Maintain a chart of accounts, accounting policies, close calendar discipline and process documentation

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports

Team Leadership (20%)

• Directly manage and develop Finance Associate(s)

• Delegate and review workload to ensure efficient operations

• Build scalable processes and controls as transaction volume and complexity grow

• Train the team on accounting policies and system usage

• Foster a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Compliance & Controls (15%)

• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audit

• Support statutory reporting requirements across jurisdictions

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS)

• Implement and maintain internal controls over financial reporting

• Liaise with external tax advisors on compliance matters

Strategic Partnership (5%)

• Partner with FP&A/FBP on budgeting and forecasting

• Work with the Revenue Manager to align billing operations and accounting, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and timely collections

• Collaborate with People, Product, Legal, and IT to connect financial processes end-to-end and enable efficient procurement and spend control

• Provide financial insights to support business decisions

• Support special projects, including M&A integration and system implementations

• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains

• Support the selection and procurement of finance tools and systems

What We're Looking For

Required:

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in SaaS or technology

• Strong understanding of IFRS

• Experience managing the month-end close for multi-entity organisations

• Proven ability to manage and develop junior team members

• NetSuite or similar ERP experience

• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills

• Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial systems

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Preferred:

• Big 4 accounting firm background

• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification (in progress or completed)

• Experience with SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606)

• International accounting experience (multi-currency, intercompany)

• Process improvement mindset with a track record of implementing efficiencies

• Experience in high-growth, Series B/C stage companies

• Experience in team management

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