Overall responsible for report and control the financial performance and compliance of Profit Centre that cover Africa plantations and distribution businesses in Europe, US and Malaysia.
Responsibilities:
- Key person responsible for coordinating with local Finance heads and aligning subsidiaries with the Group's directions.
- Perform critical and in-depth analyses of the Profit Centre's operational performance, cost control, working capital, asset and cash flow management.
- Review the monthly closings and reports from subsidiaries to ensure compliance with Group reporting requirements.
- Prepare consolidated accounts of a sub-Group, including foreign currency translation and accounting for non-controlling interests.
- Provide valuable financial and non-financial insights and recommendations to drive financial excellence.
- Lead Group audit procedures, including impairment assessments (SFRS 36) and biological assets valuations (SFRS 41).
- Collaborate with subsidiaries on budgeting process and KPI monitoring
- Control and mitigate key risks including risk of material misstatement in financial reporting as well as any other risks that threaten the value protection and creation.
- Ensure strict adherence to Group financial control policies / guidelines.
- Any other ad-hoc matters assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance/accountancy/Banking, ACCA or equivalent.
- CPA / CIMA candidates are encouraged to apply.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in the manufacturing, commodities or agriculture industries.
- Proficient bilingual written and verbal communication skills as one needs to manage our English and Chinese-speaking stakeholders. Able to communication in French will be an advantage as we do require to work with Africa stakeholders.
- Good business partnering mindset and strategic insights
- Experienced with complex group business structure and financial model.
- Capable to drive business processes and control.
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
- Strong knowledge in accounting, costing, taxation and internal control.
- High integrity with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Influencing skills and cross-functional collaboration. Experience in partnering with Executive team is expected.
- Able to work independently as well as being a team-player with strong commitment to department/company harmony.
- Open to overseas travels.
