Finance Assistant Manager

Essential Experience / Criteria:

• Support the Manager in identifying areas for process optimization and performance of quality reviews to ensure adherence to defined policies and procedures.
• Perform various tasks related to accounting, reporting and master data transaction processing, including investigation, resolution and escalation of issues in a timely manner.
• Possess working knowledge of regional VAT/GST regulations and applications.
• Ability to distinguish financial reporting and management reporting requirements.
• Maintenance of internal documentation, SOPs and metric controls.
• Perform periodical performance reporting to ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators.
• Lead, develop and appraise the General Ledger & Reporting Team.
• Ad hoc assignment.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders.
• Provide support in delivering a professional and consistent service to stakeholders in resolving inquiries related to fixed asset & intercompany activities.
• Cultivate a customer service culture within the team.
• Attend to stakeholders’ inquiries and concerns in a professional manner.
• Lead process improvements in managing intercompany & fixed asset transactions.
• Focus on continuous process improvement and identify standardization opportunities.
• Initiate, consult with manager and manage process improvements on the existing processes and achieve time and headcount savings.
• Ensure process improvements are executed timely, accurately and within budget.

Desirable Experience / Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting and/or professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/CPA).
• Knowledgeable on GL and reporting processes with hands-on experience and understanding of financial impact.
• Strong GL and reporting process knowledge with in-depth knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, attention to details and work under pressure.