Financial reporting
- Lead the monthly group consolidation process for the South Asia region, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to head office and senior management.
- Oversee the preparation of quarterly reporting packages, coordinating closely with subsidiaries and external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant period-end closings.
Management reporting
- Prepare both regular and ad-hoc reports requiring in-depth, non-routine analysis, and support their presentation to management.
- Review financial reports by analyzing actual performance against budget and prior year figures; provide timely accounting guidance to subsidiaries and business unit to support informed decision-making.
Accounting Compliance
- Monitor changes in accounting and reporting regulations; coordinate with Head Office to implement new standards across the group, ensuring compliance in financial statements and disclosures.
- Provide periodic updates on Head Office reporting requirements to relevant stakeholders.
Policy reviews and workflow/report improvement, SOX compliance
- Ensure compliance with implementation procedures and risk management requirements across group operations.
- Establish and review controls, conduct testing, and liaise with auditors to address queries and ensure full compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act).
- Review existing policies and identify areas for improvement, oversee control frameworks to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and and update the changes
Tax Compliance
- Assist in the preparation of local transfer pricing documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with regional teams on tax compliance matters, including updates and adherence to BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) initiatives and global transfer pricing regulations.
- Collaborate closely with senior tax consultants to support international tax planning, minimize regional tax exposure, and mitigate tax risks..
Job Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Accountancy, ACCA / CPA or related qualification
- Minimum 7 years of accounting-related experience, preferably within a multinational corporation (MNC), including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in consolidation accounting, auditing, regional financial support, and taxation.
- Proven experience in people management, with a strong track record of motivating teams, driving performance, and supporting individual growth and development.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles International Financial reporting Standard (IFRS), International taxation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel), financial and accounting software, and knowledge in Hyperion Financial Management System will be advantage.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
- Willingness to work overtime to meet tight deadlines.
- Good communication and presentation skills