Leading Finance Specialist (Financial İnstitutions)

Borrowing:

· Assist CFO on managing lender relationship.

· Liaison with lenders during due diligence process, providing required data and reports and hold meetings with them.

· Calculation and posting of monthly accrual of interest on borrowings and update the lenders schedules on monthly basis reconciled with GLs and financial statements.

· Review, timely and accurate calculation of covenants as per debt agreements and update CFO on status of compliance with covenants.

· Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of lender reporting (primarily monthly and based on ad hoc requests) according to specific lender’s requirement.

· Read agreements attentively and follow up on compliance with agreements. Provide information to CFO and MB regarding compliance and raise red flags if action is needed

· Responsible for timely presentation of reports based on timeline set by Lenders.

· Ensure completeness, accuracy and control of data and reports in the system regarding borrowing information and relevant interest expenses.

Policies and Procedures

· Assist CFO to maintain FINCA Azerbaijan Finance Manual and Accounting Manual and prepare updated versions as necessary in collaboration with the department members.

Communication and Teamwork

· Maintain positive communication with other members of Finance staff and other departments. Keep other finance staff informed about changes in policies/procedures or activities that are relevant to their work.

· Ensure that requests received are given due care and attention and timelines described in FINCA Azerbaijan services list protocol are met.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

· Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

· Negotiation skills – communication with existing and potential lenders to attract funds for with terms and conditions in best interest of the organization.

· Communication skills – verbal and written ability to convey or share ideas effectively

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum 2-3 years of progressive experience in and reporting/finance related environment

· Substantial knowledge of IFRS and Local Accounting Standards is an advantage

· Knowledge of SQL is an advantage

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

· Professional Finance degree (Qualified/Partly Qualified) ACCA or CFA

Language Skills

Fluent in Azerbaijani, English is required and Russian language preferred.