Mobility Freight Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Finance Manager to lead and oversee the organization's finance and accounting functions. This role is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, treasury management, taxation, statutory compliance, internal controls, and financial analysis to support informed business decisions and sustainable growth.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, sound financial expertise, and proven experience in managing end-to-end finance operations within a dynamic business environment.
Financial Planning & Budgeting
- Lead and oversee the overall finance and accounting operations of Mobility Freight Pvt. Ltd. and its sister companies, Mobility Courier Pvt. Ltd. and Mobility Trading Pvt. Ltd.
- Prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts for freight volumes, revenue, and operating costs
- Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity.
- Track budget vs. actual performance by branch, trade lane, or business unit (e.g., air freight, sea freight, customs brokerage, trading division)
- Model scenarios for fuel price swings, currency fluctuations, and seasonal demand shifts
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- This is often the single most critical function in logistics/trading because of the cash cycle gap:
- Manage the timing mismatch between paying carriers/suppliers upfront and collecting from clients (often 30–90-day credit terms)
- Monitor and optimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)
- Arrange short-term financing: bank overdrafts, trade finance, letters of credit, bill discounting
- Forecast daily/weekly cash positions across multiple accounts and currencies
Costing & Pricing Support
- Calculate true landed costs (freight, customs duty, handling, insurance, demurrage) for trading business
- Support sales/pricing teams with margin analysis per shipment, client, or trade lane
- Identify low-margin or loss-making routes/clients and flag for renegotiation
Foreign Exchange & Trade Finance Management
- Manage multi-currency invoicing and payments (USD, EUR, regional currencies)
- Hedge against FX exposure where volumes are significant
- Handle Letters of Credit (LC), bank guarantees, and documentary collections for trading transactions
- Liaise with banks on trade finance facilities
Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS), tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
- Handle statutory filings (income tax, TDS, provident fund, etc. — Nepal-specific: Inland Revenue Department compliance)
- Anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) checks on trading counterparties
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
- Strengthen internal financial controls, risk management practices, and corporate governance.
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
- Set and enforce client credit limits and payment terms
- Monitor aging reports and drive collections, especially for high-risk or long-standing receivables
- Assess creditworthiness of new trading partners/clients before extending terms
Vendor & Carrier Payment Management
- Reconcile carrier invoices (shipping lines, airlines, trucking, vendors, etc.) against contracted rates
- Manage payment schedules to maintain vendor relationships and avoid service disruption
- Negotiate payment terms with key carriers and agents
Financial Reporting & MIS
- Lead and oversee all finance and accounting operations.
- Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
- Build branch-wise or division-wise profitability dashboards (freight forwarding vs. trading arm)
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing processes.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial records and accounting transactions.
- Review and approve invoices, expense claims, payment vouchers, and other financial transactions while ensuring timely processing and compliance.
- Report to management/board and, where applicable, on financial health
Risk Management
- Identify and mitigate risks: freight rate volatility, counterparty default, currency risk, geopolitical/trade disruptions
- Ensure adequate insurance coverage (cargo insurance, liability insurance)
- Build contingency plans for supply chain disruptions affecting cash flow
Strategic & Business Partnering
- Provide financial input into expansion decisions (new offices, new trade lanes, new service lines)
- Support decisions like the recent office lease evaluation — assessing lease costs against projected revenue growth
- Evaluate ROI on capital investments (warehousing, fleet, technology/ERP systems)
- Partner with business development on the financial feasibility of new agency or network partnerships
Technology & Systems
- Oversee ERP/accounting systems tailored to freight forwarding (job costing per shipment/Job File)
- Ensure integration between operations (Job Files) and finance for accurate real-time costing
Stakeholder & Team Management
- Serve as the primary liaison with banks, auditors, government authorities, and other financial stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and regulatory bodies.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounts team.
- Collaborate with senior management by providing financial insights that support strategic decision-making and business growth.
