Finance Manager

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.