Finance manager

For one of our clients, we are looking for an experienced and results-oriented Finance Manager to lead the Finance and Accounting function. You will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, statutory and tax compliance, cash-flow management, and the timely completion of all financial activities.

In this role, you will lead the accounting team and support local, regional, and corporate management through financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and sound financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, cash management, audit, and internal controls, with experience in logistics, shipping, freight forwarding, or a multinational environment being an advantage.

What will you be doing?

As a Finance Manager, you will manage and oversee the daily operations of the Finance and Accounting Department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, banking, reconciliations, cash management, and month- and year-end closing activities.

You will ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, financial schedules, and supporting analyses. You will also review balance-sheet reconciliations, journal entries, receivables, payables, and other key accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

A key part of your role will be maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and Suriname's statutory and tax requirements. You will oversee tax compliance, statutory deductions, and payroll-related financial entries.

You will prepare and monitor annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and financial performance, investigate significant variances, and provide management with financial insights and recommendations. You will also manage banking activities, liquidity requirements, foreign currency transactions, receivables, collections, and credit exposure.

You will coordinate internal and external audits, follow up on audit findings, and work closely with the General Manager and Regional/Corporate Finance teams. As a people manager, you will supervise, develop, and evaluate accounting staff while ensuring accountability, proper segregation of duties, and adherence to deadlines.

You will also identify opportunities to improve financial systems, procedures, controls, and overall efficiency.

The role requires a highly organised and analytical professional with strong leadership skills, sound judgement, integrity, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at local, regional, and corporate levels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA is an asset
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, taxation, auditing, and internal controls
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and applicable Suriname financial, tax, and statutory requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Experience in logistics, shipping, freight forwarding, or a multinational environment is an advantage
• Strong financial, analytical, leadership, and team-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgement
• Ability to work effectively with local, regional, and corporate management
• Fluent in both Dutch and English