Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Closing
- Manage the full accounting cycle, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and employee expense claims.
- Lead monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial variance analyses.
- Oversee cash and bank reconciliations and ensure completeness of financial records.
Compliance, Tax & Financial Reporting
- Support tax-related matters and statutory compliance requirements.
- Ensure accurate preparation and submission of GST returns in accordance with local regulations.
- Maintain compliance with applicable financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
Planning & Analysis
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting exercises.
- Deliver financial insights and analysis to support business planning and operational decision-making.
Costing & Operations Finance
- Manage product costing activities, inventory valuation, work-in-progress accounting, and cost variance analysis.
- Partner with operational stakeholders to improve cost transparency and financial controls.
- Support initiatives that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to finance system optimisation and ERP-related initiatives.
- Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and automation projects.
- Review and improve finance processes, controls, and documentation to drive operational excellence.
Audit & Governance
- Coordinate and support external and internal audit activities.
- Strengthen internal control frameworks and compliance processes.
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional finance and business improvement projects.
Requirement
- sAt least 8 years of accounting and finance experience
- .Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- .Experience managing full sets of accounts
- .Exposure to manufacturing, operations, or inventory-intensive environments would be advantageous
- .Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and accounting principles
- .Knowledge of indirect tax requirements and statutory compliance
- .Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
- .Experience with ERP platforms is preferred; exposure to cloud-based finance systems is advantageous
- .Professional accounting certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) is preferred
.Personal Attribute
- sStrong attention to detail and a high level of accountability
- .Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- .Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders across different functions
- .Proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving
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