Intern - Resource Management

The Intern - Resource Management at ADL is crucial in optimizing the company's working capital and liquidity. This role involves managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory to ensure efficient capital utilization. The incumbent is expected to possess a strong understanding of working capital components, attention to detail, and analytical skills, contributing significantly to ADL's financial health and operational efficiency.

Working Capital Management:

• Accounts Receivable Management: Oversee and optimize accounts receivable processes to improve cash flow and reduce days sales outstanding.

• Accounts Payable Management: Manage accounts payable effectively, ensuring timely payments and optimizing payment terms with suppliers.

• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure efficient use of working capital without compromising operational needs.

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Cash Flow Forecasting: Assist in cash flow forecasting, analyzing working capital trends to predict future liquidity requirements.

• Performance Reporting: Prepare regular reports on working capital metrics and provide insights for performance improvement.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analyses related to working capital, identifying opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains.

Process Improvement and Compliance

• Process Improvement Initiatives: Identify and implement process improvements in working capital management to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Compliance and Controls: Ensure compliance with internal controls and policies related to working capital activities.

Collaboration and Support

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as supply chain management and operations, to align working capital management with overall business strategies.

• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding working capital matters.

• Project Participation: Participate in finance-related projects, particularly those impacting working capital.

• Data Management and Reporting Tools: Utilize and maintain financial data management systems and reporting tools for working capital management.

Education and Experience

• Degree Qualification: Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field or any other relevant professional qualification such as CIMA/ACCA/CA
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 1 of experience in finance or accounting, with a focus on working capital management, treasury, or related areas.
  Knowledge
• Working Capital Management: Solid understanding of working capital components (accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory) and their impact on cash flow and liquidity.
• Financial Principles: Knowledge of financial principles and practices, including financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze financial data and identify trends.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, essential for interacting with different departments and stakeholders.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in financial software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Abilities
• Process Improvement: Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements in working capital management.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve financial objectives.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial management and reporting. Attitudes
• Proactive and Organized: A proactive approach to responsibilities with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ethical and Professional: Commitment to ethical conduct and professionalism in financial management.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing financial environments and continuous learning to stay updated with best practices in finance.