Finance & Accounting Analyst

As a Finance & Accounting Analyst, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations — ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and insightful analysis that drive strategic decisions. You will manage month-end closings, strengthen internal controls, and support tax, audit, and cash flow activities. By turning complex financial data into actionable insights, you'll enable better forecasting, improve financial transparency, and help optimize business performance across the organization.

In the role of Finance & Accounting Analyst, we offer you a challenging position in a dynamic and thriving production environment. You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development and profitability of Neways. We offer a full-time position in a highly motivated and collegial work environment with plenty of freedom for initiatives and room for personal development. A good salary matches your knowledge and experience. What really sets this job apart is a challenging position within a strongly growing, innovative and project driven high-tech electronics organization. Next to that we offer you ample opportunities to further develop and grow yourself as a professional.

We value professionalism, decisiveness, and confident decision-making. You have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to maintain a clear overview while keeping customer needs front and center. With excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, you know how to inspire teams and drive results. Your problem-solving abilities and structured approach enable you to tackle challenges effectively and keep quality at the core of everything you do.

Additionally, you have:

• Possess at least a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Prior experience working in a professional audit firm is an added advantage.
• Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis and/or management reporting – ideally within manufacturing or startup environments.
• Sound understanding of accounting standards (MFRS/IFRS) and month-end/year-end closing processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems especially Infor is highly valued.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Detail-oriented, analytical and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, willing to take up challenges and capable of meeting tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Your daily responsibilities include:

Month-End Closing & Accounting

• Maintain accurate monthly financial and management reports including profit and loss statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement. Ensure balance sheet schedules are updated on monthly basis and reconciled to relevant General Ledgers.
• Conduct detailed reviews and analyses of financial records and internal controls to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, MFRS and the company's accounting and internal control policies.
• Perform account reconciliations (balance sheet, intercompany, accruals etc.) and investigate variances.
• Support the preparation of tax computations and other tax matters, including but not limited to corporate tax filing, tax installment, tax estimates, e-invoicing and withholding tax.
• Support monthly and weekly cash flow forecasts and assist in monitoring liquidity and working capital positions.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, coordinate inventory count and collaborate with other departments on inventory variance reconciliations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents and other external parties to ensure timely completion of audits and compliance matters.
• Draft and document finance process flows and internal control procedures for new or revised processes.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Assist in monthly management reporting by providing detailed variance analyses and explanations.
• Prepare financial performance summaries and conduct deep-dive analyses to identify key cost drivers.
• Support forecast/budget preparation and perform variance analyses to monitor performance against targets.
• Assist in preparing management decks and presentations for internal review meetings.
• Participate in ad-hoc analyses and continuous improvement projects including ERP enhancements or automation initiatives.
• Handle administrative and other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the reporting manager.