Pollard Digital Solutions

Pollard Digital Solutions is a full-solution supplier of lottery management and iLottery technology for world-wide lottery markets. The company is owned by Pollard Banknote Ltd. – a leading partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high quality instant ticket products, licensed games, retail merchandising solutions, and a full suite of digital offerings. Established in 1907 in Winnipeg, Canada, Pollard Banknote is owned approximately 66.7% by the Pollard family and is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (PBL).

Vinnustaðurinn

FINANCE/HR MANAGER

We are seeking a dynamic Finance/HR Manager to oversee and integrate financial management and human resources functions for our Pollard Digital Solutions – EU Icelandic operations which is a technology development centre with approximately forty staff specializing in product development and management. The Finance/HR Manager will report directly into the Chief Financial Officer and indirectly into the Managing Director. This role is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities that relate to the operations in Iceland. In addition, the Finance/HR Manager will provide leadership to foster a positive working environment and drives a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee empowerment

Helstu verkefni og ábyrgð

All routine accounting and finance activities, including:

Accurate booking of invoices
Timely payment of approved invoices
Monthly reconciliation of accounts.
General ledger maintenance
Oversight of payroll activities
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Conduct monthly variance analysis for Iceland operations with presentation to the Pollard Digital Solutions-EU group
Coordinate and manage the local Iceland annual audit, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
Prepare cash flow forecasts to anticipate future cash needs.
onitor daily cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
Lead the preparation of the annual Iceland budget, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances.
Complete any required capital expenditure requests for the facility operations.
Support the Rannís R&D Tax refund application with input from the appropriate product managers and support from the auditor.
Work closely with Finance team leader and other staff in Austria, Serbia and Spain.
Work with parent company Finance group as required.
Communicate with local tax authorities and other business partners, as required.

Key HR and Office related responsibilities

Leadership role in advocating company culture with an emphasis on good working conditions and morale. Support organizational culture initiatives and change management efforts.
Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflicts, providing guidance and support to resolve issues.
Support leaders in identifying training needs and develop programs to enhance employee skills and career growth in coordination with global HR resources and leadership.
Maintain office services by organizing office operations and procedures, controlling correspondence, designing filing systems, reviewing and approving supply requisitions, and assigning and monitoring clerical functions.
Define procedures for retention, protection and retrieval, transfer and disposal of records.
Maintain office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement.
Design and implement office policies by establishing standards and procedures, measuring results against standards, and making necessary adjustments.
Communication as required with the landlord and other service providers relative to the day-to-day operation of the facility.

Menntunar- og hæfniskröfur

5-10 years of experience in a Finance/HR Manager role.
Direct experience of managing day-to-day finance and accounting and human resource related activities
Experience with payroll and general employment regulations and policies
Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws and regulations
A flexible can-do attitude, good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Experience of Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) or other standard ERP programs, Internet Business Banking, Foreign Exchange, Office 365 required.
Experience of Atlassian Jira and Atlassian Confluence Wiki is beneficial.
Understanding of the working of software development companies is beneficial.