Must be open to possible late meetings due to time zone difference
The Opportunity
Responsible for achieving timely and accurate statutory financial statements compliance for an assigned portfolio of APAC entities
Build relationships and manage service levels with key external vendors supporting the preparation of financial statements and review the work of our outsourced partners
Coordinate and manage the audit process with our statutory auditors
Work closely with Tax Teams for the filing of Corporate tax and VAT returns
Prepare and / or review Tax-related balance sheet reconciliations monthly and quarterly for US GAAP close for assigned APAC entities
Lead projects to optimize and transform the Statutory Compliance process by analyzing areas of opportunities and designing, testing and roll-out of new tools and processes
Track and coordinate activities, status and planning for the APAC statutory audits by working closely with the INTL Statutory Operations COE team
Collaborate with XFN partners within and outside Finance to execute Accounting Team Objectives, providing support to finance management where required including ad hoc financial analysis or special projects
Primary contract administrator within International Statutory Operations team
Coordinate end to end StatOps vendor contracting and billing processes, triaging and escalating queries or issues as they arise, and tracking through to resolution.
Coordinate with cross functional partners (XFN's) both internal and external to effectively design and manage execution of contracting project plans on time
Fully own all tasks related to execution of contracts and issuance of purchase orders, including maintenance of status tracker, risk assessment and reporting
Build rapport with XFN's and be vendor facing primary POC
Contribute to ongoing process improvement for the benefit of the team
Assists in preparing progress and planning documentation when necessary
Attends all client and staff meetings pertaining to project
Your Background
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
Recognized accounting qualification (CA, ACCA)
8+ years relevant experience with a fast-growing, multinational company or professional services (i.e. Big Four)
Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
Able to operate with a high degree of autonomy
Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems
Highly collaborative, excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being comfortable with navigating change
Superb attention to detail and possess a macro view
Proven experience in delivering a project on time, especially to tight deadlines
Excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency in G-Drive and MS Excel