Job brief

As an Accounting Manager, you will lead financial reporting, closing, and internal control governance within manufacturing operations. The role oversees tax compliance, treasury management, corporate secretarial matters, and regulatory submissions. You will ensure statutory and Group reporting accuracy while partnering with business leaders to provide technical accounting and financial advisory support. This position also drives process improvements, shared services oversight, and finance transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards and Group requirements.
• Oversee the end-to-end closing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.
• Maintain and enhance financial control frameworks to safeguard company assets.
• Manage all corporate tax matters, including compliance, planning, and reporting.
• Oversee government incentive programs and ensure adherence to regulatory submission requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Oversee treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and banking relationships.
• Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of Board papers, resolutions, and statutory filings.
• Establish and continuously improve local finance processes to meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation, system enhancements, and digitalisation projects.
• Oversee shared services performance to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted finance advisor to internal stakeholders across operations, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and financial insights to support informed decision-making.
• Lead statutory and Group audit processes and ensure timely reporting deliverables.

Requirements

• 8 to 10 years of relevant accounting and tax experience, a candidate with an audit background with an audit firm is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS accounting guidelines.
• Analytical, meticulous, with strong communication skills and a strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Able to work independently, positive attitude and willingness to take initiatives as well as ownership.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, technology savvy and experience with data visualisation tools, such as Tableau, or similar, is an advantage
• Good command of English

"Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps."

Focal Resource Recruitment Co., Ltd.
Recruitment License No.: 1842/2566