A. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Prepare the full set of monthly management accounts and ensure timely month-end and year-end closing.
- Prepare and review statutory financial statements in compliance with IFRS/SFRS.
- Provide accurate financial reporting inputs for management, auditors, and regulators.
B. Finance Operations
- Oversee daily finance operations, including AP, AR, GL postings, bank reconciliations, vendor payments, and cash flow management.
- Review and approve purchase orders (POs) and supplier/vendor payments in line with company policies and authority limits.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and support treasury operations, ensuring liquidity and financial stability.
C. Tax & Compliance
- In charge of GST and withholding tax filing, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Coordinate with auditors and tax agents for statutory audits, corporate tax filings, and compliance reviews.
- Maintain robust internal controls and financial SOPs to support GMP compliance in manufacturing.
D. Systems & Process Enhancement
- Support SAP finance system enhancement and optimization: ensure clean master data, review finance-related changes for compliance, and collaborate with consultants and cross-functional teams to improve workflows and reporting.
- Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in finance operations.
E. Collaboration & Business Partnering
- Work closely with FP&A team and operations teams to provide accurate finance inputs for costing, reporting, and decision-making.
- Align finance operations with the company's strategic.
F. Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise and mentor finance staff for AP, AR, inventory control and assets management.
- Ensure timely execution of team responsibilities and promote a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
G. Ad-Hoc Projects
- Support ad-hoc tasks and projects assigned from time to time, including system rollouts, incentive applications, contract reviews, financing projects, or other strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting/Finance CA/CPA/ACCA/Chartered Accountant preferred.
- Minimum 8-10 years of finance experience, including at least 3 years in manufacturing (pharma/life sciences strongly preferred).
- Hands-on expertise in month-end closing, preparation of management accounts, GST filing, and withholding tax compliance.
- Strong experience in audit/tax compliance, working capital, and supplier payment approval processes.
- Solid knowledge of SAP S4 Hana (particularly FICO modules), with proven involvement in system implementation, enhancements and optimization initiatives.
- High integrity, analytical mindset, and ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and present to senior stakeholders.
Core Competencies
- Hands-on financial execution and attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards, compliance, and controls
- Process improvement and SAP system enhancement skills
- Ability to balance operational execution with leadership responsibilities
- Business partnering and cross-functional collaboration
- Integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement mindset
