We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-driven Senior Finance Manager to lead the Group financial operations and governance in all operating Jurisdictions. The candidate should ideally come from a big 4 background. The candidate will oversee entity-level financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, audit and commercial decision support. Beyond core technical capabilities, the candidate must bring the seniority, soft skills and the ability to manage and drive a team—providing effective governance, objective oversight, and risk mitigation across our operations. Having an experience in ERP environment is a plus.
Duties & Responsibilities Financial Reporting Oversight:Oversee the preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS or relevant local standards. Support the consolidation of financial data from multiple entities. Regulatory Compliance:Ensure all financial reports comply with local, regional, and international regulatory requirements, including filing deadlines for statutory and regulatory reports. Assist and support the tax team with tax calculation and filing. Audit Management:Lead the coordination of external audits, ensuring all audit queries are addressed, and implement recommendations for improvement. Collaborate with internal auditors to strengthen controls and compliance. Technical Accounting Expertise:Provide in-depth analysis on complex accounting issues, staying up-to-date with evolving accounting standards and advising the leadership team on the potential impact. Internal Controls & Process Improvement:Design and maintain robust internal controls over financial reporting. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting processes, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
Stakeholder Engagement:Collaborate with internal teams (Treasury, Tax, commercial finance etc.) and senior leadership to deliver insights and recommendations based on financial data. Provide transparency and ensure clear communication of financial performance to management and the business.
Financial Systems Management:Ensure the financial reporting systems (Mainly Microsoft dynamics 365) and tools are optimized for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
Team Leadership & Development:Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and professional growth. Build a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
People Excellence (internal/external customer engagement and relationship management)· To create an environment which is a great place to work for you and your colleagues through your dedication, enthusiasm, sharing of knowledge, honesty, and desire to support others.· To display excellent standards in all you do and inspire others to do the same, and that you operate within legislative/regulatory and company policies and procedures.· To display confidence, self-belief, and openness to new ideas, adapting and embracing challenges and opportunities with a determination to excel.· Continuously develop own skills by attending all required training courses and maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of products, services, systems, and work processes. Qualifications, experience, skills and competencies Experience required:· Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in financial reporting, with a strong background in statutory and regulatory reporting.· Big 4 accounting firm background (Audit or Financial Advisory) is strongly preferred.
Education requirement:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s or MBA is a plus).· Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, ACA) is required
Knowledge & Skills: · Solid understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and other relevant accounting standards.· Demonstrated experience in managing audits and dealing with external auditors.· Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.· Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools (Preferable Microsoft Dynamics 365).· Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders.· Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.