Oversee the full spectrum of financial accounting, reporting, and tax functions across entities including GL, fixed assets, intercompany, accruals and provisions.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting schedules.
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for a team of 5-8 financial professionals.
Monitor and ensure timely adoption of new/revised accounting standards and tax regulations.
Establish, implement, and monitor appropriate internal controls and policies to ensure conformance and compliance with company policies, tax and statutory accounting, regulatory requirements and regulations.
Identify, evaluate, and implement automation and digital initiatives to streamline financial reporting and improve accuracy.
Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with the new and revised accounting standards, tax regulations etc.
Business partner the management accounting / FP&A team on accounting and tax matters.
Act as the primary liaison with internal and external auditors, tax agents, and regulators.
Assist in finance's involvement on the transition to SAP S/4 Hana, including overseeing UAT, data migration, process redesign, and hypercare.
Requirements
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CA/ACCA preferred)
At least 10 - 12 years of experience looking at accounting, reporting, tax and controls, with the initial few years in audit and 4-6 years in a managerial or leadership capacity
Working experience in controllership and exposure to transfer pricing is a plus.
Knowledge in statutory consolidation is a plus.
Good people and communication skills.
Meticulous / detailed
Strong in handling excel spreadsheets and powerpoint slides.
Experience in FRS115 Revenue Recognition/FRS116 Leases.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and knowledge of SAP/SAP Hana is preferred
Able to commit to long working hours during year-end peak periods.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
