Sr Manager, Financial Accounting

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Position Summary:

The role will be responsible for the people management of the Financial Accounting team, responsible for the financial accuracy of a number of APAC legal entities. The role requires deep understanding of the financial accounting. It must provide a high standard of business partnering to various functions outside of finance.

The successful candidate must be high potential, prepared to ensure the team delivers accurate and timely reporting results. They must be assured at working in a large multi-national; complex structure with the ability to prioritise and follow through in a fast-paced, multitask environment.

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• Lead the Financial Accounting teams in the Manila GBS (Global Business Services) RtR (Record To Report) team.
• Oversee the timeliness and accuracy of US GAAP financial reporting.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals and driving a performance and customer first culture.
• Key contact for the business customers, including on projects and initiatives as required by working closely with other GBS departments and functions (i.e., Legal entity rationalization / productivity optimization).
• Chair monthly business reviews with stakeholders.
• Perform balance sheet deep dives and present outcomes to stakeholders.
• Ensure financial compliance and SOX control measures required are executed without exception
• Deliver operational excellence.
• Lead, promote and drive a continuous improvement culture in the team, taking accountability for the delivery of projects feeding into the annual productivity targets.

• Skills:

• Exceptional leadership skills, ability to inspire and motivate team members, develop, and mentor teams set clear expectations, and provide guidance and support.
• Proficient communication skills at a senior leadership level.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Superior organizational skills to prioritize tasks and projects and adhere to set timelines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and priorities.
• Superior negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Proven track record of excellent judgment and decision-making ability.
• Demonstrated diplomacy, integrity, and ethical standards.

• Qualifications and experience:

• Fluent in English
• Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience.
• Deep Accounting Operations knowledge.
• Management level people leader experience.
• Experience working in a large corporate environment, with outstanding organisational skills.
• High level of proactivity to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to drive growth through excellent decision making.