Finance Manager

Homey: Revolutionising Conveyancing

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Why We Set Up a Colombo Office

Inspired by our founder’s Sri Lankan heritage and commitment to fostering local talent, Homey has newly set up a Colombo office to work more closely with our valued client, Mûve Colombo, and build a best-in-class technology team in Sri Lanka.

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• Collaborate with a Premier UK Software Company: Work on cutting-edge projects and master advanced techniques.
• Unlock Global Career Pathways: Excel locally and gain opportunities for UK sponsorship.
• Drive Industry Transformation: Join a team revolutionising the UK home-moving industry and improving millions of lives.

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Financial Manager

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Financial Manager to manage and reconcile financial records across all our entities. This role involves weekly reconciliations, monthly management accounts, bi-weekly receivables and payables reporting, and the preparation of payments through Wise. The successful candidate will work closely with Swati, who will provide weekly supervision and oversee the filing of year-end accounts. Following a comprehensive handover period, the current outsourced bookkeeping team will be retired, and the in-house accounting team will be expanded with an additional staff member. During periods of holiday or sickness, coverage for this role will be provided by the Operations-Focused Accountant. Please note that this is a role within an existing team and does not include any management responsibilities of other employees.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Financial Reconciliation and Reporting:
• Ensure weekly reconciliation of records for all entities, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and circulate monthly management accounts to relevant stakeholders.
• managing working capital
• Monitoring cash flow
• Reviewing monthly accounts, payroll & recons
• Streamlining Finance processes to align with operational requirements
• Rental Payments Management:
• Reconcile rental payments for the Property Management Company, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Issue reminders for overdue rental payments, maintaining effective communication with tenants.
• Receivables and Payables Reporting:
• Generate bi-weekly reports on receivables and payables for all entities, providing clear insights into financial standings.
• Create and manage payments through Wise, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Documentation and Team Expansion:
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date financial documentation to facilitate a smooth transition from the outsourced bookkeeping team.
• Assist in the onboarding and training of additional accounting staff as the team expands.
• Reporting Structure:
• Reports directly to Head of Finance, who will provide weekly supervision and oversee year-end account filings.
• Collaborates with the Operations-Focused Accountant for coverage during absences.

Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or CPA are advantageous.
• Fluency in Spoken and Written English

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 - Maximum of 10 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably within property management or multi-entity organisations.
• Proven experience with financial reconciliation, management accounts, and payment processing.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems.
• Experience with Wise or similar payment platforms is preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite applications.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience:

• Salary starting from Rs.350,000/ up to Rs.500,000/- month based on Experience, paid in GBP. with a UK contract
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Location and Work Environment:
• Office based in Rajagiriya, Colombo. Professional Office Environment. 
• Full-time position with UK standard working hours (SL 1.00pm to 10.00pm) 
• With flexible one-off work from home where needed, post-3 months, at manager discretion
• Please note some flexibility may be required to coordinate with international teams and clients.