Finance Manager

Job Description:

The Finance Manager plays a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency within the organization. This role will oversee financial reporting, consolidations across multiple entities, budgeting, cost control, and the implementation of the Microsoft Dynamics Accounting System to enhance financial processes.

The ideal candidate should have a strong financial reporting and management accounting expertise, experience in multi-entity consolidations, and a strategic mindset to support business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute to financial stability and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Financial Reporting, Consolidation & Compliance

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.

• Ensure financial reports provide insights for decision-making and business performance analysis.

Consolidation of Multiple Entities:

• Oversee financial consolidation processes for subsidiaries and affiliated entities, ensuring accurate group-level reporting.

• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and foreign currency adjustments in line with accounting standards.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to local and international tax laws and financial regulations, staying updated on policy changes.

Audit Coordination:

• Work with external and internal auditors to ensure smooth audits and implement recommendations to strengthen financial controls.

Internal Controls:

• Develop and maintain robust financial control frameworks to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud.

2. Microsoft Dynamics Accounting System Implementation & Management

• Lead the implementation, integration, and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics to improve financial reporting, automation, and efficiency.

• Train finance and operational teams on system usage, ensuring smooth adoption and compliance with best practices.

• Work with IT and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot system issues and enhance functionality.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

Annual Budgeting:

• Develop and manage the company’s annual budget, working with department heads to align financial planning with business goals.

Financial Forecasting:

• Maintain forecasting models to support short-term and long-term financial planning.

Cost Analysis & Variance Reporting:

• Monitor and analyze budget variances, identifying key cost drivers and proposing corrective actions.

4. Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Cash Flow Management:

• Monitor cash flow projections, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational and investment needs.

Working Capital Optimization:

• Manage working capital effectively by optimizing receivables, payables, and inventory levels.

Banking & Treasury Management:

• Liaise with banks and financial institutions for financing, treasury, and investment activities.

5. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a small finance team, ensuring professional growth and high performance.

• Collaborate with operations, procurement, and leadership teams to align financial strategies with overall business objectives.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic initiatives.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA/ACCA/CFA preferred.

2. Minimum 7 years of experience in financial management, with a strong background in financial reporting and multi-entity consolidations.

3. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics Accounting System (implementation experience is highly preferred).

4. Strong knowledge of management accounting, cost control, and financial reporting.

5. Experience working in a multi-entity environment, preferably in industries with complex financial structures.

6. Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting.

7. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

8. Ability to work cross-functionally and provide financial guidance to non-finance teams.

9. Bilingual in English and Mandarin (as frequent interaction with China counterparts is required).