Senior Finance Manager

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in controllership, end-to-end bookkeeping, and overseeing financial operations of the APAC region (India, Japan, Korea). This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills to manage our financial team and drive financial excellence across the business unit.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including bookkeeping and reporting.
• Manage the month-end, Quarter end year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Develop and implement financial procedures and maintain internal controls.
• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and other financial partners.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements across the organisation.
• Own the end-to-end payroll process and related compliance.

Requirements:

• A Chartered Accountant (CA) certification is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance, with a focus on controllership and end-to-end bookkeeping.
• Proven track record of overseeing financial operations and team management.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws.
• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong ethical standards.