Head of Finance Accounting

### Role & Responsibilities **Financial Governance & Reporting** - Oversee preparation of financial statements, including statutory reporting under local standards and consolidated reporting under IFRS / GAAP. - Ensure compliance with global accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting obligations across all entities. - Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including General Ledger, month-end close, and reporting processes. - Review key accounting judgments, estimates, and complex transactions. - Champion accounting policies, methodologies, and best practices to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in reporting. - Provide oversight on tax reporting, provisions, and compliance matters in partnership with the Tax Manager. **Compliance & Internal Control** - Ensure adherence to accounting principles, tax obligations, and internal control frameworks. - Establish and maintain a strong financial control environment across accounting and tax processes. - Ensure financial audits are executed effectively, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. - Proactively identify and manage risks related to financial operations and regulatory exposure. - Oversee timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of control improvements. **Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management** - Partner with Business Planning & Control and commercial teams to support performance management and decision-making. - Provide financial insights and guidance to senior management on business performance and strategic initiatives. - Act as the key escalation point for complex accounting and tax matters. - Engage with regional / group finance, auditors, and external advisors. **Systems & Process Improvement** - Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, controls, and reporting efficiency. - Oversee finance systems (ERP, reporting tools) to ensure data integrity and scalability. - Lead finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements and process standardization. - Promote automation and digitalization across finance functions. **Leadership & Development** - Lead and develop teams, drive performance, capability building, and a culture of collaboration. - Set clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans. - Ensure appropriate team structure and resourcing to support business growth. **Other Responsibilities** - Support strategic initiatives, including business expansion, restructuring, and new market entries. - Lead or contribute to ad hoc financial and operational projects as required. ### Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent required. - At least 15 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or finance, with leadership experience in a multi-entity or regional environment. - Strong knowledge of IFRS / GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance requirements, with working knowledge of tax regulations. - Demonstrated ability to lead finance functions through growth, or organizational change. - Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading managers and developing high-performing teams. - Strong business partnering and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and support decision-making. - Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex financial matters and balance strategic and operational priorities. - Experience in driving process improvements, finance transformation initiatives, and system implementations (e.g., ERP, reporting tools). - High level of attention to detail and accountability, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance in financial reporting. - Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multi-market environment.