Head of Financial Reporting

Our client is an innovative manufacturing leader with best-in-class facilities and expansion plans to invest in the technology & infrastructure of the organization in 2024.

The firm boasts a cross-collaborative environment with strategic project management & continuous improvement at it's core, driven by a diverse range of experts & leaders.

We are now seeking an astute Financial Reporting leader to spearhead the function and manage a team of 3 experts in this area.

Key duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly closing process and ensure timely financial results
• Manage accounting and financial data for change control and setup in SAP
• Keep the Chart of Accounts up to date
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations for local reporting and IFRS for group reporting
• Check intercompany balances and transactions before submission to the Group
• Verify accruals in the current and operational layers, as well as reconciliations
• Approve direct journal vouchers posted in HFM
• Review data uploads in HFM for month-end closing
• Reconcile AX2012/SAP with HFM on a monthly basis
• Examine commentary on the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
• Review quarterly contingent liabilities and subsequent events
• Prepare and submit the annual financial package to the group finance team
• Coordinate the year-end audit with auditors and cross-functional teams
• Submit the annual local statutory report to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC)
• Drive process efficiency and change initiatives across all stakeholders

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3 years in audit/ F&A Business Process Consulting
• Possess CPA Qualification
• Experience in Big 4 or Consulting firm providing F&A Solutions/Audit Service
• 10 years working experience including working in a financial management position for a reputable organization
• Ability to connect & negotiate internal stakeholders
• Displays strong logical approach to problem solving, particularly when solving new challenges outside of normal work scope
• Possess international mindset and able to work within a diverse environment
• Strong English speaking & writing skills
• Able to pull together sophisticated materials & present to group level

The successful candidate will be provided with an attractive salary package, opportunities to be a part of large scale transformation and exciting career progression prospects within the Finance & Accounting function to Director and cross-department possibilities.