We're seeking an experienced and detail-oriented finance professional to lead our Specialist & Compliance Team. The ideal candidate will come from a Big 4 background, bringing strong expertise in tax, compliance, treasury, and internal controls. This role oversees specialized functions to ensure the organization operates with financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic foresight.
You'll lead a team of finance professionals focused on tax compliance and planning, e-invoicing, transfer pricing, treasury management, and internal audit controls, driving continuous improvement across financial operations.
Responsibilities:
Tax & Compliance Management
- Oversee corporate tax compliance, including e-invoicing, withholding tax, transfer pricing, and deferred tax computation.
- Manage corporate tax provisions, reconciliations, and tax audit processes.
- Liaise with external tax agents and authorities to ensure timely submissions and responses.
- Ensure compliance with local and cross-border tax regulations and updates in accounting/tax laws.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to implement changes or new requirements for tax compliance.
- Partner closely with the VP Finance to drive tax planning and optimization strategies to support business growth.
Treasury & Risk Management
- Supervise cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and fund optimization.
- Oversee forex risk assessment and hedging activities.
- Manage banking relationships, including account openings, mandates, and facilities.
- Ensure proper authorization controls and compliance in all banking operations.
Internal Audit & Controls
- Oversee income audit, GP loss audits, and reconciliation processes.
- Ensure internal controls are designed, implemented, and regularly reviewed.
- Investigate and resolve compliance irregularities (e.g., un-invoiced tickets, GP loss).
- Drive process standardization and documentation for audit readiness.
Strategic & Cross-Functional Contribution
- Support system enhancement initiatives related to e-invoicing and tax reporting integration.
- Collaborate with business units on system improvement, automation, and reporting efficiency.
- Provide compliance insights into management for strategic decision-making.
Leadership & Oversight
- Lead and mentor a team of 35 finance professionals (Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit).
- Develop team capability in compliance, process efficiency, and analytical reporting.
- Oversee task prioritization, workload distribution, and performance reviews.
- Partner closely with the VP Finance and Finance Managers to align team deliverables with organizational strategy.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in travel exhibitions to support business development and industry engagement.
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by the company to support financial operations and business growth.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or equivalent) required.
- Relevant 7-9 years experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Big 4 experience or exposure to local tax compliance and e-invoice implementation is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of local tax regulations, transfer pricing, e-invoicing, and internal audit principles.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel; experience with process automation tools is an advantage.
Key Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving and growth mindset.
- Exceptional attention to detail and process discipline.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Effective communicator across departments and senior management levels.
- Leadership with integrity and a passion for developing high-performing teams.
