• Design and maintain financial models and templates to support planning, forecasting and budgeting for geographies in AP. 
• Consolidate submissions from Geographies and Function Finance Business partners for Business reviews, forecast, budget. Collaborate with FBPs and Corporate Finance to ensure deliverables are completed in a timely manner
• Review forecast and budget submissions and perform independent challenge to improve accuracy of forecasts. Analyze trends and ability to provide point of view to Finance management if required
• Provide support to improve efficiency and effectiveness of forecasting processes and management through partnering with relevant stakeholders
• Perform adhoc analysis for management. Proactively identify and communicate business implications of analysis and ability to simplify and present complex issues to stakeholders

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

This is a dynamic role where you will be overall responsible for the accounting, finance operation and treasurer activities of the group. Fundamental to the Company’s long-term mission and vision, you would be working closely with both internal and external stakeholders to address the Group’s operational and expansion needs. Depending on the time frame, you would be spearheading various responsibilities including bookkeeping, head-office reporting, statutory compliance submissions, data management, restructuring, consolidation, streamlining of operations and ad-hoc projects.

• At least 5 years of experience at either a reputable audit firm or in an in-house accounting role covering the full set of accounts
• Strong knowledge and understanding of local accounting standards with FRS109 Financial Instruments and FRS110 Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosure requirements.
• Candidates who have experience in handling full-set bookkeeping for start-ups and consolidation will be preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft excel
• Willingness to learn and active team player with strong communication skills
• Demonstrate positive and flexible approach to changing and unstructured environment.
• Meticulous in handling details accurately and efficiently

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for full-set bookkeeping for group which includes general ledger, accounts payable, journals, accruals, and prepayments, as well as preparation of regular periodic closing audit schedules and reconciliation.
• Preparation of Group consolidation across countries.
• Preparation of standalone entities’ financial statements.
• Responsible for the treasury function and preparation of payments and disbursements.
• Address queries and build excellent relationship with external vendors.
• Ownership of financial reporting process and vendor management.
• Responsible for updating and maintenance of financial databases.
• Main liaison with auditors, tax agents, banks and corporate secretary on audit, taxation, banking, and corporate secretarial matters.
• Monitors internal controls effectiveness and control environment.
• Responsible for the restructuring of Group to enhance tax and operational efficiency.
• Manage cash flow and assist with the preparation of operating budgets and forecast.
• Innovate and implement new operational procedures and enhancements.
• Support initiatives and ad-hoc projects relating to Finance and Accounting.
• Support internal stakeholders in their selected practice scope.