Assistant Manager, Group Accounts

To perform Group report preparation while ensuring delivery quality in terms of accuracy, completeness and timeliness on daily basis:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual Group financial reporting cycle, ensuring timely consolidation and submission of management reports in accordance with the Group reporting timetable.
• Perform financial performance analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis and identification of significant fluctuations, and provide insights to management.
• Review and monitor intercompany reconciliation status, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances and reporting issues across Group companies.
• Coordinate the preparation of statutory financial statements and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and accounting standards.
• Lead and coordinate the annual external audit process, including managing audit timelines, and follow-up actions with auditors and relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with Company Secretaries, external auditors, internal auditors, and other external stakeholders on financial reporting and statutory matters.
• Develop, review and enhance Group reporting policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to strengthen internal controls and standardisation across the Group.
• Ensure timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, schedules and reporting documentation.
• Monitor compliance with internal financial controls and recommend improvements to strengthen governance and reporting integrity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 - 10 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Group consolidation, financial reporting and MFRS/IFRS.
• Experience in managing statutory audits and liaising with external auditors.
• Proficient in Finance & Accounting software, eg. SAP/ERP
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.