Job Description

This is a new position in a fast growing financial services business. Turquoise Partners is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to take the role of Finance Director in the Tehran office. The successful candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, as well as significant hands-on experience in financial management. Knowledge of Iran's accounting standards and practices is a requirement and knowledge of international accounting standards, particularly those of the UK is highly desirable. This function, based on the performance of the candidate, can develop and progress to the Group CFO. Responsibilities will include the following: Monthly reporting ------------------------ • To produce timely and reliable management information reports on a monthly basis. • To manage and coordinate the production of monthly balance sheet reconciliations. • To develop and control a centralized accounting system to ensure that accounts are effectively managed. • To investigate variances against budgets and provide analysis of differences. • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and cashflow forecasts. • Analysis of daily trading data to assist in fund performance review. • Oversight and management of the process of preparing monthly NAV's for all investment funds. Systems, Risk Management and Cost Control --------------------------------------------------------------- • Review of company wide systems and development of new systems to improve efficiency. • Set up and review of company policies on procurement and expenditure and co-ordination of cost control management with senior personnel. • Contribute to the review of risk in the business and help set up risk management procedures suitable for a financial services business. • Assist in ensuring compliance with regulation surrounding financial services in the markets in which we operate. Tax, Compliance, Cash Management ---------------------------------------------------- • Management of all aspects of company tax compliance. • Management of company treasury position, and weekly reporting of company cash position. • Ensure suppliers are paid on time. • Liaison with investor relations, marketing and technical departments. • Assist with Year-end audit and statutory accounts compliance. • Communicate and build relationships with key internal parties including the executive team and external stakeholders such as banks and government authorities. Business development --------------------------------- • Refinement of commercial models and business plans associated with new businesses • Reporting of KPI metrics and identification of key trends in the business Administration --------------------- • Design and manage various reporting systems and processes in the company and making sure they are running smoothly • Oversee the preparation of documents, letters and cheques that need to be reviewed and signed on a daily basis • Supervise various departments to make sure deadlines are being met