This role (Compliance & Governance) serves as a strategic business partner to the entire organisation on all accounting, compliance, and governance matters. Reporting directly to the Director, Finance, the role holder ensures the smooth and effective running of day-to-day accounting and finance operations while maintaining a strong control and compliance environment.
This role is responsible for overseeing the integrity of financial reporting, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes. The incumbent will also provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring that all financial practices meet the expectations of management, regulatory authorities, and funding bodies.
This role will also lead initiatives to strengthen financial governance, enhance system controls, and improve operational efficiency in alignment with MINDS\' finance transformation roadmap.
Financial Reporting & Control
- Oversee the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Functions
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes. Ensure closing are timely completed with Management reports and analysis
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Develop, document, and monitor business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Suggest and oversee updates and improvements for accounting systems
- Coordinate the preparation of funding and regulatory reporting.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Coordinate internal and external auditsStay up to date with changes in financial regulations and advise senior management on compliance implicationsResearch technical accounting issues for compliancePreparation of Financial Statements for auditRisk Management & Internal Controls
Maintain financial policies & internal controls;Prepare ad-hoc risk management reports for senior management as required;Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators, including audit findings, tax accuracy, and financial reporting deadlines)Governance & Oversight
Provide governance oversight for financial systems and process automation initiatives;Ensure that financial operations adhere to organizational governance standards and financial integritySupport to Senior Leadership & Stakeholders
Collaborate with FP&A to align financial reporting with business performance and strategic objectivesProvide clear and concise reports to senior management and the Board, highlighting key compliance issues, risks, and financial governance mattersWork with senior management to ensure financial governance is tightly integrated with strategic and operational goalsAny ad-hoc duties assigned by the Reporting Officer.
Qualifications
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.Professional certification such as CA, CPA, or ACCA will be an added advantage.Other Information
Minimum 8-10 years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial management, with exposure to compliance and control environments.Strong technical knowledge of FRS / IFRS, tax regulations, and financial governance.Demonstrated ability to strengthen internal controls, manage audits, and ensure accurate financial reporting.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.Proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance operational and governance priorities.#J-18808-Ljbffr