Statutory & Financial Reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory and management reporting, including full set of accounts and consolidation.
• Review and validate reconciliations for Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss items with precision.
• Guarantee compliance with tax regulations, statutory filings, audits, and internal control requirements (e.g., banking and chop usage policy, code of business conduct).
• Manage cash flow effectively: liaise with Regional/Corporate teams on funding requirements, prepare consolidated cash flow projections, and oversee banking matters.
• Partner with Corporate Treasury, Legal, and Tax departments to drive strategic initiatives.
Planning, Analysis & Operations
• Lead monthly forecasting and annual budgeting for operating expenses and Capex requirements.
• Deliver insightful variance analysis and commentary to support decision-making.
• Align financial planning with business strategies, developing good business case, incorporating initiative impacts into budgets and forecasts.
• Identify cost drivers and trends to establish realistic P&L targets and performance measurements.
• Collaborate with business partners to analyze deviations and implement corrective actions.
Cost & Process Re-engineering
• Drive continuous process improvement and cost efficiency initiatives to simplify operations and enhance productivity.
• Implement control changes aligned with Supply Chain strategy to strengthen governance.
Office Facilities & Administration
• Lead and inspire administrative teams to deliver a comprehensive range of office services, including reception, mailroom operations, office supplies, event management, and facilities support.
• Manage outsourced service providers &travel agents, ensuring strict adherence to service level agreements and performance standards supporting what is required for the business
• Oversee procurement budgets and negotiate service contracts to achieve cost optimization and superior service delivery.
• Drive high-impact projects such as office renovations, relocations, lease negotiations, and corporate security initiatives.
• Act as custodian for office fixed assets and equipment inventory, ensuring accountability and efficiency.
• Review and implement robust policies and procedures, including procurement, office lease, and corporate security to establish regional best practices.
• Lead and execute the local Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to safeguard operations.
• Champion talent development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Who You Are
• Logical and Strategic Thinking with strong finance acumen: Ability to analyze complex situations, make sound decisions, and develop actionable strategies.
• Strong Leadership: Proven capability to inspire teams, build talent, and lead change with confidence and clarity.
• Impact-Driven Mindset: Eager to create meaningful improvements that deliver measurable results for the company.
• Exceptional project management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Expertise in office administration, knowledge of SOX compliance with previous audit background are definitely an advantage.
Other requirements
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in finance, statutory reporting, and corporate services.
• At least 5–7 years in a leadership role, managing multi-functional teams in a region (finance, administration, facilities).
• Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Project Management Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) is highly valued.
• Hands on experience with ERP systems ( SAP, Oracle). Strong command of Excel and BI tools.