Job purpose:
The Regional Finance Director's core responsibility is managing the finance and accounting process and reporting of the company's performance. He/She will also be responsible for developing a great team and instilling a positive culture in the office, working directly with local accounting teams and providing data to the business managers. He/She will report directly to the CEO and will have many interactions with cross-functional teams such as Project Managers, Commercial & Operations teams.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Responsible for group financial reporting which includes monthly closing of the books, preparation and on-time submission of monthly Management Reports.
- Produce and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles to specific deadlines.
- Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting as compared to budget.
- Develop and implement the accounting policies of the group to ensure accurate reporting.
- Control, monitor, maintain and create GL accounts/cost elements in the Group Chart of Accounts, Profit and Cost Centers structures.
- Help develop and implement policies and procedures as required to ensure that personal and financial information is secure among the group.
- Ensure compliance of accounting, taxation and risk management procedures with the latest public standards as well as proper internal control systems.
- Plan and coordinate the annual statutory audit at Group level and its subsidiaries.
- Any other ad-hoc duties assigned.
- Develop financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk.
- Assist the CEO and regional leadership teams as needed in annual budget preparations and monthly forecasts.
- Maintain and develop insightful financial and operational metrics.
Qualifications include:
- Degree in Accounting/Finance with a CPA.
- At least 8+ years of experience in Accounts/Finance including full sets of accounts.
- 2-4 years of professional accounting experience in Big Four is a big plus.
- Comprehensive knowledge of finance, full sets of accounting, budgeting/forecast, tax matters, and internal control principles.
- Ability to analyze financial data & prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
- Prior experience in preparing financial forecasts consolidated accounts from multiple countries.
- A good team player who is pro-active, has a can-do attitude and can work under tight schedules and in a multicultural environment.
- Knowledge of NetSuite software application is a plus.
- Highly professional to work with other functional and cross-functional teams.
- Proven integrity and maturity to accept added responsibilities.
- Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Strong financial modeling and analysis skills.
- Proven ability to lead projects to conclusion within designated timeframes.
- Ability to build rapport and relationships with a variety of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to use independent judgment to organize and prioritize work as well as manage resources to achieve financial goals.
- Ability to seek improvement and create an environment of idea-sharing and creative problem-solving.
- Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently (self-starter) and multi-task.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.
- Effectively partner with key customers and business partners to fully understand needs and assist in identifying financial reporting needs, developing viable solutions and influential information.
- Partner with business leaders to assess the financial impact of business decisions.
- Develop financial analysis, including scenario-driven analysis as appropriate, to determine likely financial outcomes.
- Support CFO by preparing materials for Board of Directors’ meetings and other executive presentations.
- Instill consistent controllership across the region to maximize return on investment.
- Work together with enterprise and HQ finance to consistently drive all our regions to success through best practices and innovation.
- Review financial statements to ensure accuracy and integrity. Explain related variances to plan and forecast.
- Direct the enactment of all Finance department policies and procedures and monitor for adherence.
- Provide motivation, direction, and leadership for the Finance team and adhere to the policies and standards of the Company.
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