Senior Manager / Assistant Director, Finance

About the role

The Assistant Director, Finance leads a team of finance personnel in performing all aspects of finance and accounting functions, engaging operational staff, business heads, senior management and other stakeholders. The role covers business partnering, accounting, financial reporting, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial operations, taxation, internal control and governance matters.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of finance personnel across the full spectrum of finance and accounting functions
• Spearhead change processes such as IT system implementation and policy and process improvements
• Act as an effective business partner to stakeholders on the financial implications of business operations
• Ensure smooth operation of finance and accounting activities through a solid understanding of business operations

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or a related discipline with at least 12 years of experience in finance / accounting, including at least 5 years in a managerial position leading 5 or more staff
• Qualified CPA / CA
• Proven track record as an effective business partner to stakeholders
• Experience in FMCG, hospitality or tourism is an added advantage

Required skills

• Extensive, hands-on experience in the full spectrum of finance functions, especially operational finance, cash handling and accounting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic, self-motivated, analytical, independent and resourceful