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: Bachelors 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.

Finance Manager