Responsibilities include the following, but is not limited to:
Lead and manage the month end close, review the full legal entity transactions include accounts payable, general ledger, P&L, Balance sheet, accruals, flux analysis etc. in Asia Pacific countries.
Lead the timely preparation of reporting packages, financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and Local GAAP.
Lead and manage country tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations across multiple jurisdictions in APJ.
Manage Internal audit, SOX compliance and risk mitigation.
Manage External audit and Treasury.
Provide business support to Go to Market, operational and functional department heads to identify cost drivers and achieve Profit and loss targets.
Flux analysis on actuals vs budgets. Provides financial insights into business decisions.
Initiate and lead financial dashboards to business stakeholders
Revenue accounting/ Billing/ Revenue Operations
Lead and manage outsource service providers on accounting, tax and regulatory compliance.
Provide guidance to business stakeholders on policies and procedures.
Collaborate closely with senior management, finance teams, and all business stakeholders in Asia Pacific and Global.
Lead and implement accounting policies, standards, processes, internal controls and corporate projects.
Lead and implement improvements to streamline, standardize, scale and automate processes, procedures and controls.
Be the subject matter expert to mentor the team
Qualifications
Degree in Accounting or equivalent. CPA, CIMA, CA, CIMA, ACCA
Ideally 10-15 years of experience with at least 4 years in a big 4 audit firm and at least 5 years in general accounting and FP&A in a complex, multi country global organization.
Experience managing internal and outsource teams.
Demonstrated capability to understand accounting outcomes and explain accounting treatment.
Strong knowledge in US GAAP and Local GAAP and experience in preparing financial statements
Proficiency in tax compliance and familiarity with relevant local tax laws and regulations, and statutory requirements in Asia Pacific countries.
Strong business acumen and FP&A business support experience. Able to slice and dice the financial numbers into business dimensions.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team orientated environment with teams from different countries and cultures.
Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.