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.