Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts and year-end closing.
- Prepare and review statutory financial statements in compliance with IFRS/SFRS.
- Provide reliable financial reporting for management, auditors, and regulators.
Finance Operations
- Oversee end-to-end finance operations (AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, vendor payments).
- Review and approve POs and payments in accordance with authority limits and policies.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury-related activities.
Tax & Compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate GST and withholding tax filings.
- Coordinate statutory audits, tax filings, and compliance reviews.
- Maintain strong internal controls and finance SOPs supporting GMP compliance.
Systems & Process Enhancement
- Support SAP finance enhancements, master data integrity, and reporting improvements.
- Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, andcontrol.
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise and develop finance team members across AP, AR, inventory, and fixed assets.
- Promote accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement within theteam.
Ad-Hoc & Strategic Projects
- Support system rollouts, incentive applications, contract reviews, and other strategic assignments.
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 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 andpresent to senior stakeholders.