• Job Description

  Req#: 75620

  PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

  We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

  We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

  PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

  Position Overview

  The Country Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization within a specific country or a sub-region. This includes financial planning, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and risk management and providing business support to the local and regional management. The role ensures that the organization’s financial practices adhere to local regulations and align with global financial policies, and execution in accordance with the approved Delegation of Authorities (DoA).

  Responsibilities

  Financial Management and Reporting :

  • Develop and manage the country’s financial plans, budget and rolling forecast.
  • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts and last year, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
  • Ensure timely review of the financial report to ensure accuracy and completeness at the location level, and submit financial statements to regional and global headquarters, as required.

  Daily accounting function, Team Leadership and Development:

  • Oversee or conduct daily accounting functions with timeliness, completeness, and accuracy, in accordance with PSA BDP policies and ethical standards.
  • Ensure effective deployment of Working capital through robust Accounts Receivable Management with stringent credit control and debt monitoring procedures, and well-controlled Accounts Payable Management.
  • Lead and manage the country or sub-region finance team, providing guidance, mentorship, and training. Ensure effective delegation of tasks and clear communication within the team, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

  Compliance and Risk Management :

  • Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and government authorities as required.
  • Facilitate the external audit review and ensuring unqualified certification of accounts.
  • Ensure all company secretarial duties, where applicable, are discharged in a timely manner, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Review and ensure timely and accurate submission of local tax filing to the Tax Authority, in compliance with local tax laws, financial regulations, and company policies.
  • Periodic review of business contracts and operations, to identify associated financial risks at the location level, and work with local management to implement controls to mitigate risk. Initiate regular internal self-audits to ensure adherence to financial controls.
  • Ensure compliance in all legal/statutory requirements and in adherence to PSA BDP policies and ethical standards.

  Cash Flow and Treasury Management :

  • Work closely with Global Treasury Team on the management of cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
  • Plan and prepare weekly cash forecast with best efforts and ensure timely submission as required by the Global or Regional Team, with variance analysis tracked.
  • Ensure proper handling of currency exchange, banking transactions as and when required.

  Business Support and Decision :

  • Collaborate with local and regional management team to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making, and monitoring of business plans.
  • Participate and conduct financial analysis to evaluate new opportunities, projects, or investments on expansion and other strategic initiatives, implementation of new business startup, capital purchases, cost tracking, and establishment of financial controls and procedure.
  • Provide support and assistance in any other business from time to time.

  Academic Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Accounting or Finance, or professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting / financial management experience, preferably with at least 3 years in a managerial position.

  Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting and familiarity with local tax regulations, financial laws, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, including Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling tools.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • G ood organization skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

  Attitude

  • Self-motivated
  • Positive with a can-do attitude
  • Enthusiastic with a strong interest to learn .
  • Independent and ability to work under tight timeline .
  • Diligent and Teamwork Spirit
  • Integrity and s trong sense of responsibility

• About the company

  BDP International is one of the leading privately held freight logistics/transportation management firms based in the U.S. It operates freight logistics centers in more than 20 cities throughout North America and a network of subsidiaries.

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