Manager Finance Operations (SEA)

Purpose of the role: As the Manager Finance Operations (SEAA), you will be responsible for all aspects of financial management including corporate accounting, regulatory and Opex financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, taxation as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: • Manage all accounting operations including A/P, GRIR , GL and Revenue Recognition for Southeast Asia Operations (Philippines, Thailand, Australian and Malaysia entity of the Group); • Preparation of the Annual budget and monthly / Quarterly financial forecasts and report variances along with the analysis on the Variances for Opex; • Due diligence of ledger and preparation of monthly MIS -expenditure analysis and publish timely monthly financial statements; • Lead month-end and year-end close process; • Timely conclusion of audit for all the South East Asia Operations; • Preparation of Cash Flow and Manage working capital requirements and preparation of reports within the timelines; • Preparation of the budget and monthly financial forecasts by business and Departments within the timelines; • Preparation of regulatory reporting including statutory filing, statistics board, Tax Authorities etc.; • Research and implement technical accounting and tax issues for compliance; • Ensure quality control over financial transactions; • Monitoring day to day accounting- revenue recognition, expenses booking, cash booking and collections and Vendor payments; • Manage and comply with IFRS reporting requirements and tax filings & other local compliances; • Preparation in Annual Statutory Audit of the South East Asia Operations and activities required for Group Consolidation; • Overall in-charge of the Financial Risk Management including insurance coverage for the South East Asia Operations; • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls; • Strong focus on automation as well as process improvements; • Team management and Vendor Management Skills; and • Additional duties as necessary. What we are looking for: • Bachelor Degree, and Professional Accountancy Qualification – CA, CPA, ACCA. • Minimum 5+ years of audit, commercial, business and finance controlling experience • Self-starter with a hands-on approach. Should be able to work on backlogs and help establish the team • Experience in leading a team, and a good team player. • Experience with ERP system, working knowledge of SAP is essential . • Experience in handling audits as well as driving it to closure