Finance Manager @ MNC

Preparation of Consolidation for reporting and Statutory reporting including preparation of Accounts. Assist the closing of accounts and financial reports preparation, including the implementation of processes and internal controls to ensure governance over the accounting function. Engaging and handling annual audits with External Auditors. Advice on matters relating MFRS, IFRS and other statutory requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Job Responsibilities

1. Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources (where applicable).
2. Implement the Group's accounting processes and strong internal controls to ensure governance over accounting and reporting activities.
3. Manage and oversee the timely and accurate recording of general ledger entries, including month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance with local/international accounting standards.
4. Perform accounts analysis and reconciliations to ensure variances and reconciling items are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
5. Prepare financial budgets/forecasts. Analyze monthly and yearly budget-to-actual variances, including giving meaningful commentaries for decision-making.
6. Prepare financial reports (profit and loss, balance sheet) for presentation to senior management, including trend/variance analyses and commentaries.
7. Prepare financial statement as per MFRS, IFRS. Ensure timely remittance of statutory dues and filing tax reports (VAT/Indirect Tax/ Direct Tax returns).
8. Manage continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the timeliness, accuracy and quality of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
9. Engage with business and manage customer receivables, ensuring timely vendor payment.
10. Engage and handle annual audit and auditors. Manage key external stakeholders in driving timely and quality external audit process and reporting.

Functional skills and knowledge

1. Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the business and industry.
2. Demonstrate sound knowledge and application of local/international accounting standards, principles and practices.
3. Proven hands-on experience in SAGE accounting applications is an advantage.
4. Demonstrate advanced research and analytical skills.
5. Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
6. Demonstrate fluency in English (both written and spoken).

Job Requirements

1. Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent. Preferably with ACCA / CPA.
2. Minimum 8 years working experience with strong knowledge of consolidation and accounting standards, especially MFRS and tax and related issues. Experience in an audit environment is an advantage.
3. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a managerial capacity.
4. Knowledge and exposure to foreign currencies, transfer pricing and inter-company transactions.