Country Finance Controller

The Statutory Finance Controller is a key member of the finance team ensuring proper financial management and reporting of a country / cluster’s financial statements. Maintaining and managing controls to safeguard the group’s assets is also a crucial part of the role which will include regular analysis and accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations, together with solving other relevant accounting issues in compliance with local legislation. Ability to work in international group and influence accordingly across matrix reporting structure.

• 7-10 years of accounting experience on a similar position
• Strong accounting knowledge – IFRS and local GAAP
• Experience in a multinational corporation
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail
• Experience managing teams
• Strong knowledge in Tax matters
• Advanced oral and written communication skills verbal in English
• Be team player and supportive
• Ability to set priorities and work under time pressure with can-do attitude.
• MS Office skills, advanced level in MS Excel
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage

• End-to-End overview of assigned legal entity;
• Work in close cooperation with the FP&A, Shared Service Centre and Treasury teams to deliver timely financial reports, statements and forecasts;
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and income statement accounts to the general ledger. Investigating more complex discrepancies and determining appropriate course of action;
• Review and challenge monthly movements in BS and P&L numbers and report to HO;
• Act as country financial liaison, providing early alerts on accounting concerns and provide early notification of issues which might have impact on financial performance (revenues, costs etc.);
• Drive local regulatory compliance (supported by external provider if needed);
• Oversee and accurate preparation and timely submission of all statutory financial and income tax reporting and filing;
• Lead local reporting regulatory changes such as e-invoicing, SAFT reporting where applicable;
• Cooperate with internal and external partners as auditors, tax advisors, local authorities, and other departments;
• Participate in ad hoc projects including rationalisation and simplification (Group historically acquisitive and mid-teen growth);
• Cooperate closely with General Ledger/Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Digital Finance, Treasury, FP&A on various financial tasks and projects;
• Engage in process improvement initiatives;
• Oversee Tax Submissions;
• In charge of audit and submission of statutory accounts.