The Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting supports the financial reporting function in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. This role is actively involved in month-end closing, statutory and management reporting, audits, and due diligence activities, while partnering closely with business units to resolve accounting treatments and reporting matters.
The ideal candidate is technically sound, detail-oriented, and able to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Your Day-to-Day
Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting
- Prepare and support month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial schedules and reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g. IFRS) and internal policies.
- Perform review checks on financial data to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
Accounting Treatment & Business Partnering
- Liaise with business units and operational teams to understand transactions and business arrangements.
- Assess and apply appropriate accounting treatments for routine and non-routine transactions, escalating complex matters where required.
- Support the implementation and consistent application of group accounting policies across entities.
Audit, Statutory Reporting & Due Diligence
- Prepare audit schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
- Act as a key liaison with auditors during audit fieldwork, addressing audit queries and ensuring timely resolution.
- Support due diligence exercises, including preparation of financial data, analysis, and responses to information requests.
Controls, Documentation & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal control frameworks.
- Assist in documenting accounting positions, judgments, and supporting rationales for audit and governance purposes.
- Maintain proper documentation for reporting processes and key controls.
Process Improvement & Systems Support
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, templates, and workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Support system-related activities, including ERP data validation, reporting enhancements, and UAT where applicable.
- Contribute to SOP documentation and process standardization initiatives within the financial reporting function.
Your Know-How
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferred.
- Minimum 46 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or record-to-report functions.
- Solid understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting standards (e.g. IFRS).
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; Oracle NetSuite experience is an advantage.
- Strong Excel skills, including data analysis and reconciliation capabilities.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters to non-finance stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and ability to work under tight reporting deadlines.
