About this role and Key objectives
Entities covered Japan/India/China (Australia/Singapore at a later date)
- Manage transactional day to day finance tasks of the local finance functions to include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash etc
- Preparation and review of month end, quarter end and year end close process of several APAC entities in line with group reporting procedures
- Review the accounts and finance functions of multiple APAC entities
- Manage operating cash flows and prepare cash forecast, budgeting & forecasting
- Ensure payroll processed accurately and in a timely manner
- Knowledge and preparation of GST returns, Corporate tax planning and compliance, withholding tax, local transfer pricing documentation requirements
- Demonstrate competency in complex accounting issues and ensure compliance to accounting standards, GST regulations and Group internal control procedures, other relevant rules and regulations
- Assist in system implementation and enhancement, including improve workflows and processes based on best practices and automation
- Implement Internal Controls to include Expense policy authorisation and Purchasing Policy implementation
- Work closely with local tax advisors and group auditors
- Work closely with finance professionals in other regions
- Assist local leadership on finance related matters
- Providing mentorship to junior finance member in the group and guide them in the finance leadership track and goal setting process
Required Qualifications
- Accounting or Business degree (ACCA, CPA, ACA, etc.) or a comparable level achieved through exposure and experience
- At least 3-5 years relevant working experience at a mid-senior level
- Previous experience working in a multinational organization managing multiple entities
- Experience in transfer pricing and complex intercompany transactions essential
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and strong analytical skills to look after complex transactions
- Knowledge of finance, accounting and cost control principles
- Experience with Microsoft Navision
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to think strategically, manage risk, and align future direction with priorities
- Excellent communication skills and experience working with senior management
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent English and Japanese written and verbal communication skills