Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and mentor Associate Managers and indirectly manage a large team of finance professionals.
- Drive high employee engagement, career development, and training initiatives.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee Project & General Accounting, GL Reconciliation & Reporting for APAC Controllership.
- Deliver on KPIs and maintain transparency on balance sheet accounts, driving closure of open items with clear action plans.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Own SOX controls and ensure compliance in the operating environment.
- Liaise with Internal Audit, External Audit, and SOX teams to support timely completion of controls testing and audits.
- Develop and execute mitigation plans for audit observations and ensure closure of open issues.
Process Improvement & Transformation
- Identify and implement operational efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives through process improvements and automation.
- Ensure proper tools and systems are in place to support team performance and process integrity.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Partner with other Finance teams in Controllership, Business Finance, Supply Chain & Order-to-Cash to ensure alignment and support strategic objectives.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree in commerce. Professional qualification like Chartered Accountancy (CA), ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Experience:
- Minimum 8+ years in accounting/finance, with strong controllership and R2R expertise. Experience in Project Accounting / Contract Accounting preferred.
- At least 5+ years of leadership experience, including 2+ years as a second-line manager leading Associate Managers / Team Leads / Supervisors leading functional teams.
- Experience in Shared Services or Global Finance Operations preferred.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit processes.
Skills & Competencies
- Deep knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/US GAAP).
- Strong leadership skills: coaching, team building, and conflict resolution.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Superior communication and presentation skills; proficiency in Power BI or similar dashboards.
- Relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Well-versed in SAP or similar ERP systems.
