Finance Manager 3

General Overview

Functional Area:  Finance (FIN)
Career Stream:  Finance (FIN)
Role:  Manager 3 (MG3)
Job Title:  Finance Manager 3
Job Code:  MG3-FIN
Job Level:  Level 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect

Summary

The Finance Manager, manages the day-to-day operations of the accounting functions, tax and other specialized accounting functions for the system. Coordinates timely preparation of financial statements, ensures accuracy and timeliness of audit schedules, and monitors internal controls for the company.

Detailed Description

• Supervises activities of GL accounting, audit, tax, and leads preparation of standardized financial statements. 
• Manage and comply with local, state and Central Bank reporting requirements.
• Supervise Tax estimates and tax submission to the inland Revenue Authority. Ensure tax schedules are completed on time for tax agent and tax computation for tax agent to check for compliance to IRB requirements.
• Responsible for year-end closing and liaison with external auditors for quarterly and annual financial audit and liaising with MIDA on any requirements related to tax incentive.
• Assist in determining continuing compliance with all relevant law and regulations.
• Obtaining, maintaining and managing the complete financial reporting and recordings.
• Ensures the timely completion of monthly, quarterly and yearly accounting reports.
• Maintains financial security by establishing internal controls (SOX compliance) , including but not limited to contract compliance and journal entry approvals.
• Plans, directs, organizes and schedules the activities of one or more specialized accounting functions.
• Coordinates IT testing of systems and validates information from interfaces.
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of special statistical reports, surveys, CAPEX assessments and financial analyses. Analysis of financial data of investment project, payback and return on investment.
• Analyses and interpret operational and accounting data as to explain variations and trends in relation to previous periods, budgets and forecasts.
• Handling ad-hoc matters/ projects assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Accounting disciplines
• Professional qualification ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CIMA or MICPA
• More than 7 years of experience in similar roles
• Min 3-5 years in supervisory role.
• Familiarity with ERP system, SAP will be advantageous.
• Familiarity to work in a multinational company will be required.
• Candidates from manufacturing background strongly preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of Accounting (MFRS/MPERS/IFRS/USGAAP) Tax, Treasury activities and SOX.
• Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently, provide independent financial judgement.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers. 
• Ability to work in fast pace culture
• Pragmatic, hands-on, flexible and adaptable to change, continuously driven to challenge and improve, self-starter

What We Offered

• Opportunity to shape and lead the financial landscape of a rapidly growing plant operation.
• A strategic leadership role with high visibility and impact.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A dynamic environment that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.