WHAT DOES THE ROLE OFFER?

• Gain unique insights into the ophthalmic optics and frames industry where EssilorLuxottica leads the fight against the word’s #1 disability – vision impairment.

• Long term career growth with the company in a sun-rise industry

• Exposure to APAC + India, one of the most exciting regions in EssilorLuxottica in terms of growth, diversity, and challenges.

• Experience in supporting both organic businesses and acquisitions

• Visibility with senior stakeholders in both the regional HQ.

• Interactions with diverse finance teams across 3 major sub-regions WHAT ARE THE

UNIQUE CHALLENGES/OPPORTUNITIES?

• 70%+ of the region consists of joint ventures which are run by entrepreneurs which we consolidate and need to ensure proper controls in place.

• Multiple ERP systems and manual intensive processes. Regional ERP implementation ongoing

• Distributed controllership environment. Shared services strategy under development

• Significant opportunities and low-hanging fruits to standard finance and accounting processe

Key Responsibilities:

This role is a core member of the APAC HQ team. The mission of the person is 2 fold.

Transformation of the Finacne Organization. This include but not limited to the following:

▪ Division Operating Profit implementation / roll out

▪ New Planning Tool Rollout

▪ Legal Entity Reduction

▪ Create / prepare Statutory KPI for Joint Ventures

▪ Working Capital roll out including new DPO (Days Payable)

▪ Cash Flow forecasting and automation of reconciliation with bank balance

Business Controlling

▪ Be the FP&A for selected region/business to partner with business managers to drive:

• Monthly business profitability / monitor/understand/analysis of key KPI for business success

• Budget process

• Forecast process.

Promote sustainable business growth by strengthening financial stewardship and promoting an effective control environment

The person will collaborate with the Finance leadership in the APAC + India to execute the above deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualification: Recognized Degree in Accountancy/Finance with solid accounting and process knowledge. (CPA/ACCA preferred though not required)

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in Finance.

• Project management skills is an advantage.

• Positive attitude and self-starter, going the extra mile.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Advanced MS Excel skill is required as the role requires analysis and automation of reporting Advantage

• Experience with process improvements and reporting automation is preferred.

• Experience in MS Dynamics ERP (D365) is an added advantage.

• Other Good PC skills including MS ppt, consolidation tool such as HFM, etc.

• Exposure to JV partnership support and accounting a plus.

• Treasury experience and FX hedging expertise highly valued

The Client Management Specialist is the sole point of contact representing the organisation in managing the assigned Principal Accounts by providing post-sales support and / or performing warehouse / operational tasks in fulfilling customer needs. The incumbent has to establish good rapport, both externally with principals and internally amongst co-workers, and support the Key Account Executive on all aspects of managing the group of accounts.

· Manage the key operational activities pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the defined Principal Accounts.

· Ensure that all reports and material master data are up to date and in order.

· Map out process flow and work instructions pertaining to business nature of the key account.

· Manage feedback logs and manage escalation cases with CAPA recommendations to Key Account Executive.

· Conversant with Warehousing, Inventory, Inbound, Outbound and Customer defined work process and handling requirements.

· Adhere to procedures in compliance with Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMDS).

· Ensure work processes are complaint with safety and regulatory requirements.

· Ensure that receipt, storage, dispatch and retrieval of supplies are in accordance to company’s Standard Operating Procedures.

· Ensure compliance to work instructions and company’s Standard Operating Procedures.

· Undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the reporting manager / executive.

· Take the lead in the efficient running of daily operations.

· Drive initiatives for improving inventory accuracy.

· Support the inventory control function within the organisation through inventory cycle counting with system and physical location audits.

· Assist the development of process improvements, system enhancements and special projects that will improve the overall service performance and profitability of the Organization’s business.

· Ensure that all internal and externally defined Key Performance Indicators are met.

Required Skills

· Service-oriented and possess pleasant disposition

· Strong team-player, with ability to work independently

· Possess sense of urgency and able to work in fast-paced environment

· Good spoken and written communication skills

· Good interpersonal skills

· Systematic, meticulous with strong problem solving skills

· Possess good initiative, with desire for continuous learning

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
• Break projects into doable actions and set timeframes
• Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope and objectives
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
• Make sure that clients’ needs are met as projects evolve
• Help prepare budgets
• Analyze risks and opportunities
• Oversee project procurement management
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
• Use tools to monitor working hours, plans and expenditures
• Issue all appropriate legal paperwork (e.g. contracts and terms of agreement)
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests

• Developing a project plan and managing the schedule, budget, and team members’ time sheets to ensure completion of the project within the specified time frame
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders to ensure they are aware of project status and any potential problems or delays
• Ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations, and best practices for safety and environmental concerns
• Managing procurement activities, including ordering raw materials and equipment, arranging for shipping and delivery schedules, and negotiating prices with vendors
• Conducting feasibility studies to assess business opportunities and make recommendations regarding strategy or implementation plans
• Coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure that materials are available when needed and that tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Managing the day-to-day operations of a project including hiring personnel, purchasing materials and supplies, monitoring budgets, and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations
• Overseeing the project closeout process to ensure that all documentation is complete.