Position Overview
The Group FM will play a critical role in the establishment of a strong finance function across the APAC region. This role supports the Finance Controller in relation to Group consolidation, intercompany accounting, supervision of finance operations in regional markets, internal controls and other ad-hoc assignments as required. The role is also instrumental in defining leading practice and driving out key improvements through automation, standardization and process optimisation. As a leadership position within a dynamic and entrepreneurial business, the general nature and level of work within this role is designed to progress as opportunities arise. This is a regional role, and will need close coordination with the operational businesses, regional tax & treasury, and local banks across the regions.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you will get to do:
Consolidation and reporting: Responsible for financial consolidation across business units in the region, and the financial audit of the Group’s financial statements.
Intercompany accounting: Manage intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translations and group-level adjustments.
Financial operations: Oversee daily financial operations (AR, GL & tax), and ensure timely and accurate month-end closing.
Team leadership: Supervise and guide offshore team members in financial controllership duties, including financial operations, month-end closing, and financial reporting. Mentor offshore team members, providing them guidance, and professional development.
Internal control: Develop, implement and enforce internal control processes and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations
ERP implementation and migration: Support ERP implementation and enhancement for entities across the region.
New market entry: Support the business in entering new territories and markets by conducting research on the financial and regulatory landscape, assist in formulating and executing entry strategy for operational setup
Tax compliance: Manage tax reporting and compliance in corporate income tax and GST across multiple regions
Resolve complex issues: Act as the main point of contact to identify and resolve issues and queries from internal and external stakeholders, including researching problems, evaluating and making recommendations to improve process efficiency and / or achieve compliance outcomes
Implement best practices: Maintain documented best practices, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements
Projects: Participate in continuous business maturity projects alongside other members in the finance team and wider organisation through business operational improvements and/or technological solutions to increase efficiency
Requirements
More than 6 years of progressive experience in group finance, consolidation, financial operations and reporting, with some years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of regional tax and statutory reporting requirements
Prior experience in implementation of financial processes and controls preferred
Driven, passionate about learning and developing new skills
Strong attention to detail, highly organised, exceptional attitude, high degree of professionalism and discretion
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Desire and ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment