Finance Associate

About the role

Fonoa is currently experiencing rapid growth in terms of market expansion and revenue growth. Given this projection, we’re now looking to expand our functions that keep our business running, involving a Finance Associate seeking a broad, high-impact, and early-stage opportunity within a hyper-growth, VC-backed business disrupting an industry.

As a Finance Associate, you will report to the Finance Manager and work closely with the entire finance team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, robust AR management, and support financial control and forecasting.

What you will do:

Core Accounting Operations

• Manage all accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the general ledger

• Coordinate with external accountants on year-end close procedures

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate and complete balance sheet reporting

• Prepare monthly cash flow statements and rolling forecasts

• Assist in preparing monthly management reports

• Prepare payment runs

• Assist in monitoring and controlling business performance by comparing actual results versus budget/forecast on a continuous basis

Sales Order, Sales Invoice & Accounts Receivable Management

• Process and manage the complete sales order to cash cycle

• Ensure all sales invoices are accurate, timely, and comply with company policies and customer contracts

• Manage accounts receivable ageing analysis and coordinate collection efforts with the Revenue Manager

• Resolve customer invoice queries and discrepancies promptly

• Monitor and reconcile customer accounts to ensure balances are accurate

• Liaise with internal stakeholders on invoice status and payment terms

Procurement & Financial Controls

• Manage procurement and purchase order procedures, ensuring internal stakeholders and suppliers adhere to company policies

• Assist in developing and maintaining the annual budget and financial forecasts

• Ensure supporting documentation for transactions is collected and maintained appropriately

Financial Reporting & Audit Support

• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements

• Support the audit process and auditor queries throughout the financial year

• Prepare and organise financial documentation for external and internal stakeholder reviews

You will be a great fit if you:

• Have 4+ years of experience in a similar role

• Are proficient with Google Sheets/Excel and G-Suite/MS Office suite

• Have experience with Oracle NetSuite or similar ERP (SAP, MS Dynamics Nav)

• Have strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills

• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment

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