Team Lead, Country Finance Manager

Summary

Join Deel as a Team Lead, Country Finance Manager and oversee the financial activities of multiple Deel entities in NAM, ensuring efficient financial performance management. Drive financial strategy, manage accounting and financial reporting processes, optimize cash flow, and maintain regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include regional financial management and reporting, compliance and risk management, audit oversight, cash flow management, stakeholder management, cost control and optimization, leading finance projects, and team development. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACCA/CPA or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience in high-tech companies, demonstrating proficiency in payroll management (Netsuite experience preferred) and global financial regulations. Strong Excel skills, excellent communication, and a detail-oriented problem-solving mindset are essential. Desired skills include proactive problem-solving, strong project management, and fluency in English.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant: ACCA/CPA or local equivalent is mandatory
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years as an accountant in high-tech companies, with a robust understanding of financial management and compliance
• Payroll Expertise: Proficiency in managing Payroll ERP systems is preferred, with experience in Netsuite being advantageous
• Global Exposure: Significant experience working in a global environment, understanding diverse financial regulations and practices
• Technical Skills: Strong Excel and office skills are essential for data analysis and reporting
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attributes: Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously, and a detail-oriented, a problem-solving mindset is a must
• Team Player: Service-oriented approach, collaborating seamlessly within a team to achieve collective goals

Responsibilities

• Ensure reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including intercompany, banking, customers, vendors and accruals are completed
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with local and international accounting standards
• Ensure financial performance is analyzed and variances explained - including revenue, expenses, and profitability, and provide recommendations for improvement
• Review of variance reports and oversee key financial metrics to track business performance
• Review of ledger entries for payroll, tax benefits, and contributions as well as reporting for regulatory bodies such as social security tax authorities, insurance, pension companies and others
• Ensure the company’s financial activities comply with local laws, regulations, and international financial standards
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Oversee regional audits, while serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors in countries of direct management
• Ensure timely resolution of audit requests and implementation of recommendations
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity for day-to-day operations
• Oversee working capital and ensure that financial resources are allocated efficiently
• Work closely with Accounts Payable, Business Control, and Procurement teams, serving as a key individual within the finance department
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Sales, Operations, and HR, to ensure financial alignment with organizational goals
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies across the business
• Review and control operating expenses to ensure they align with the budget
• Serve as the key point of contact for all financial matters for local management, global finance teams, auditors, and regulators
• Build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to enhance business performance
• Leading the implementation of a large finance corporate/regional project
• Mentor of a junior finance team member (Accountant, bookkeeper, CFM)
• Line management (min three team members) of regional finance team members (Accountant, bookkeeper, CFM)
• Ensure training is provided to all new finance team members within their sub-region
• Ensure the team is up to date with any new policies & procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Proactive problem-solving abilities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Fluency in English

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access