Finance Manager

Job Purposes Responsible for and oversee the preparation of corporate office monthly management accounts to senior management. Maintain proper finance process flows and documentation in place to improve finance operation efficiency and ensure compliance to the accounting standards and respective countries’ regulatory bodies requirement Lead, support & provide training to the executives to ensure the team understand the task allocated, priorities, accurate data entry, importance of proper record keeping and meeting the given timelines. Complete the submission of annual audit and company tax returns before the statutory deadlines. Complete safekeeping of documents and records Ad hoc financial exercise support to the Group Finance Controller, Group CFO and the top management team for strategic business decisions. Key Responsibilities A. Day to day operation and Reporting: • Understand the business model, processes and be able to identify process gap to improve the efficiency. • Handle full set of accounts and ensure monthly closing are performed in accordance to the monthly closing checklist and accounting standards. • Proper review and understanding of each transaction recorded- make sure transactions are supported with proper documentation. • Deliver accurate and reliable monthly management account to the senior management on timely basis- by 15th of the month. • Prepare month rolling cashflow forecast for top management and identify any potential funding gap. • Prepare the corporate office annual budget and monitor actual results against approved budget. • Submission of monthly indirect tax returns according to the country’s tax legislation- reconcile tax codes, perform tax lodgements on timely basis. • Complete the submission of annual audit and tax compliance before the statutory deadline. • Lead TP compliance projects by working closely with group tax manager to ensure full tax compliance for JAG and aviation business. B. Team Management: • Ensure completion daily & weekly tasks by Accounts Assistants/Executives/Senior Executives. • Providing support, training & management for cost allocations & data entry for the Accounts Assistants/Executives. • Oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions to ensure completion & closure of each month to pre-determined timelines. • Escalation point for specific clients to help resolve issues and close of ad hoc requests. C. Special Projects / Ad Hoc: • To work closely with the direct report on understanding the current business model, processes, identify control/process gap and resolve by setting up and implement policies for process improvement. • Assist on special project together with the local country team to streamline the finance process (improve effectiveness and efficiency). • Drive the special project in clearing backlogs in audit and tax compliance for entities within the Aviation business in order to minimise exposure to the company. • Assist in tracking insurance renewal or acquisition in order to mitigate financial risk for the aviation business. • Assist in M&A and divestment projects upon request. Key Requirements • Candidate must possess Degree/Professional Qualification in accounting or equivalent. • At least 7 year(s) of working experience in finance of which 4 years must be in commercial finance. • Strong in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling. • Experienced with accounting software. • Good written and spoken proficiency in English is a pre-requisite. • Able to work closely and independently with external auditor and tax agent. • Prior audit or accounting service experience is favourable. • Reliable and committed to meeting tight deadlines and objectives. • Possess positive working attitude and strong leadership quality • Excellent problem solving skills and strong business acumen • Strong interpersonal skill and able to work with top management