Job Description
The Accounting Manager will oversee and support the company's accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and timely month-end and year-end closing activities. This role will work closely with internal stakeholders and external parties to support the organization's financial objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Prepare monthly management reports, financial analysis, and weekly cash flow forecasts for management review.
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, corporate secretarial firms, bankers, and government authorities on statutory and compliance matters.
- Support SOX compliance activities, including internal control documentation, walkthroughs, audit evidence requests, and coordination with global finance teams.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory reporting, tax filings, and other regulatory requirements.
- Drive process improvements and support finance transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and internal controls.
- Participate in ad-hoc finance projects and provide insights and expertise to support business and finance requirements.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash management activities as required.
- Mentor and guide finance team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performance working environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accountancy, or related professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, etc.).
- Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting and finance functions, preferably within a multinational corporation (MNC) environment.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, internal controls, and compliance requirements.
- Experience in handling external audits, tax matters, and statutory reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Oracle ERP systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Able to work independently with strong commitment to deadlines and accuracy.
- Proactive, hands-on, and possess a positive can-do attitude.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
