Associate Director RTR

Coca-cola European Partners; Manila; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-cola European Partners in Manila seeks an Associate Director to lead the Record to Report for Australia and New Zealand, transitioning financial accounting activities to our shared service center.

You will manage a team of senior managers and professionals, ensuring timely period-end closes, IFRS reporting, local GAAP, and tax compliance while driving continuous improvement. Strong SAP expertise and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years accounting experience within a multinational company or Big 4.
• 4 years on a leading accounting role.
• Fluent written and verbal skills in English.
• LEAN Six Sigma qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for Australia/New Zealand RTR.
• Ensure accurate period-end close and IFRS reporting packages.
• Oversee local GAAP and direct tax compliance.
• Support SOX controls and audits.
• Coach and develop team members and manage performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and standard RTR processes across BUs.

Skills

SAP

English fluency

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

University Degree

Tools

MS Excel

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for the role of Associate Director to lead the Record to Report (RTR) Australia/New Zealand team supporting the business unit of CCEP. The Associate Director will be the primary responsible person for transitioning the financial accounting activities to the shared service center in Manila Philippines, as well as supporting the RTR continuous improvement and service excellence agenda.

You will lead the preparation of the Group’s external reporting schedules. You will also support the preparation of statutory financial statements and tax returns.

You will lead a team of senior managers, managers and professionals to ensure all tasks are performed in the most effective, efficient and timely manner.

You will strive to create a strong business relationship with all internal and external stakeholders.

What to expect

You will lead the team towards the effective and efficient performance of end-to-end accounting and financial reporting activities of CCEP for Australia and New Zealand, including:

• Accurate and timely completion of the period-end close
• Quarterly/Annual reporting package in relation to external Group reporting (IFRS)
• Local GAAP and direct tax compliance
• Compliance with company policies and SOX controls
• Internal/external audit support
• Accounting guidance
• Primary RTR point of contact with the Australia / New Zealand BU teams
• Relationship management with key internal / external stakeholders
• Leading, managing, developing and coaching of team members
• Drive team engagement and motivation
• Support to the RTR Director in driving end-to-end standard RTR processes across all BUs
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement and lead elimination of non-value adding activities
• Leverage technology to simplify and standardize processes
• Active participation in CFIN implementation / BCP projects
• Balance sheet review and variance analysis

What we expect of you

To be successful in this role, you must have very strong written and oral communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills and demonstrate an expert level of understanding financial processes. You will have at least 8 years accounting experience within a multinational company or Big 4, including 4 years on a leading accounting role.

Your strengths are in coaching and developing others to deliver results while leading and engaging them. You are able to delegate, set clear objectives and provide feedback. Project and process management skills are essential to successfully manage audits and other projects. Strong SAP experience is required.

Fluency in English is required.

In addition, you should have strong presentation skills to communicate results to your stakeholders. You have attention to detail and apply analytical thinking for the evaluation of accounting and business processes. Ability to address or escale complex issues within the RTR area.

Preferably you should hold a professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA or CPA).

Earlier start of the working day will be required on occasion to accommodate Australia/NZ time zone.

Key Stakeholders

Internal: SSC Teams, BU Teams, Internal Control

External: CCEP customers, External audit teams, Third Party Collections Agencies, Regulatory Bodies

Experience preferred

Previous work experience in Finance and/or Accounting within a multinational company (at least 8 years).

People management experience (5-7 years, out of which at least two as manager of managers)

Proven experience in developing and implementing solutions with focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications required

• University Degree or equivalent (Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Accounting)
• Fluent written and verbal skills (conversational and business communications) in English
• Qualification in LEAN Six Sigma is considered an advantage.

Functional technical skills required

1. Above average knowledge of MS Package
2. ERP experience essential, preferably SAP

Behavioral competencies preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong relationship building skills and confidence with preparing, presenting, and influencing stakeholders
• High level of problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to effectively adjust plans and schedules
• Insightful, thorough, detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Taking initiative, accountability & responsibility for own work
• Ability to effectively manage deadlines and time, to prioritize
• Strong focus on providing the highest level of customer service