Senior Manager Accounting and Tax

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The role:

Overseeing financial accounting integrity statutory reporting and tax compliance; leading accounting and tax teams; managing GL financial close AP and cash operations; partnering with auditors banks regulators and BPO teams to drive efficient processes strong governance and highquality financial decisionsupport.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Oversee the integrity accuracy and completeness of the general ledger ensuring compliance with accounting standards (IFRS).
Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial statements audited financial reports.
Ensure timely and accurate financial closings including variance analysis and management commentary.
Maintain governance over the accounting and tax function to ensure compliance with group policies financial regulations and statutory requirements.

Policies Controls & Compliance

Drive the development implementation and continuous improvement of financial accounting frameworks policies procedures limits of authority and internal controls.
Safeguard company assets by maintaining strong controls over cash inventories and other physical and financial assets.
Identify evaluate and implement process and systems improvements to enhance efficiency accuracy and control.

Taxation

Oversee the preparation filing and documentation of all tax returns ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
Review and manage responses to tax authority queries audits and assessments.
Monitor developments in tax regulations and advise management on implications and compliance requirements.

Financial Operations

Coordinate with the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) provider to ensure smooth execution of transactional accounting activities (e.g. AP processing general ledger reconciliations) monitor service performance and resolve operational issues.
Approve cash disbursements (electronic payments) within the companys delegated authority matrix.
Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of key accounts including cash AP subledger intercompany and other balance sheet accounts.

Strategic & CrossFunctional Collaboration

Partner with business units and support senior leadership to provide financial insights support decision-making and ensure proper accounting for operational activities.
Contribute to system implementations automation initiatives and digital transformation efforts within the finance function.

Stakeholder Management

Manage relationships with internal and external auditors to ensure smooth and efficient audit cycles.
Liaise with banks regulatory bodies and other external stakeholders on financial and tax matters.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Lead mentor and develop the accounting and tax team ensuring high performance and technical excellence.
Provide technical guidance on accounting standards complex transactions and appropriate treatments.
Set measure and feedback on staff performance objectives
Ensure succession plans are maintained for the accounting and reporting team.

The Person:

Demonstrates strong attention to detail strategic planning and excellent analytical problemsolving abilities. Communicates effectively across all levels including presenting complex financial matters to senior leadership and translating accounting concepts for nonfinance stakeholders. Proven capability to work autonomously and lead highperforming teams with the potential to scale leadership responsibilities. Backed by solid experience in controlling and commercial operations.

Key Requirements:

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles financial reporting standards and best practices
Strong understanding of local financial regulations taxation requirements and corporate laws
Solid grasp of corporate governance frameworks and corporate social responsibility principles
Deep understanding of business ethics accounting confidentiality and compliance standards
Hands-on experience with ERP platforms including SAPDemonstrated leadership and people management capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis toolsPrior experience in the FMCG and/or Healthcare industry is highly preferred
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as LEAN Six Sigma or TQM
Comes with minimum 6 to 8 years working in an accounting role with a multi-national company

Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent. CPA/CA or equivalent preferred

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager

The role:Overseeing financial accounting integrity statutory reporting and tax compliance; leading accounting and tax teams; managing GL financial close AP and cash operations; partnering with auditors banks regulators and BPO teams to drive efficient processes strong governance and highquality fina...