Accounting & Control Manager (APAC region) with High Growth Eyecare US MNC

Job description

​Our client, a rapidly expanding eyecare company is currently looking for a proactive Regional Accounting & Control Manager with a strong sense of responsibility, committed & possess a “can do” attitude.

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In an individual contributor capacity, this Accounting & Control Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective accounting framework and related internal controls to ensure that the financial records are complete, accurate and in compliance with local laws and regulations, US GAAP, as well as corporate policies.

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He/She will also be reviewing SOX and setting up IPE/MRC process and procedures for all APAC entities as well as drive to influence process improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overseeing the region’s financial and accounting processes to ensure compliance with Corporate and local policies, statutory requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles/Standards and ethical standards with unyielding integrity;

• Providing technical accounting guidance and recommendations to country accounting teams and stakeholders in close collaboration with Corporate Finance team;

• Writing and reviewing of accounting position papers in support of complex and judgmental accounting positions;

• Leading the country Pre-Close Reviews, consolidate the regional package and support the Pre-Close Review call with Corporate Controller;

• Working closely with country accounting teams to finalize the statutory package submission and review the quality of the submission.

• Evaluate all Customer / Marketing incentive programs to be in conjunction with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.

• Set up IPE and MRC framework across the region as well as drive compliance and continuous maintenance of the process and procedures.

• Enforcing key internal controls and oversees the establishment and maintenance of robust financial control environment including enhancing the Risk Control Matrix;

• Developing and establishing APAC region’s internal controls health check review, conducting ad-hoc in-country reviews to identify potential key control weaknesses where necessary and follow up until satisfactory resolution;

• Serving as key contact for Global Internal Audit (GIA) audits and monitoring the implementation of corrective actions and remediation of issues arising from audits;

• Develop and deliver training and training materials to countries team on a regular basis on US GAAP - Revenue Recognition, Risks Control Matrix and SOX;

• Leading regional-wide cross-functional business process improvement initiatives, by partnering with country finance teams, Global Business Services and relevant stakeholders;

• Overseeing the month end reporting of any accounting adjustments and following up on any accounting memo arising thereafter.

• Act as a backup / cover for Regional Internal Control Manager on Internal Control review / Quarterly Balance Sheet review / APAC Compliance check list / policies, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

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• Over 8 years’ broad-based internal control and technical accounting experience;

• External audit experience preferred; with Internal audit experience is highly preferred;

• Experience of working in a US Multinational or regional / cluster environment would be required;

• Strong knowledge in SOX, IPE and MRC;

• Knowledge and use of Lease accounting software TRIRIGA;

• Have an inquisitive mindset;

• Excel, PowerPoint and presentation/chart applications skills;

• Presentation skills, including ability to succinctly summarize key findings and effectively communicate with both business and technical teams;

• Assertive, clear and professional verbal and written communications;

• Good energy and patience to coach and guide country finance teams

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative & conflict resolution skill;

• Agility and ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently;

• Logical and organized with the ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines both working autonomously and within a team;

• Must be capable of working with both speed and accuracy;

• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple conflicting requirements;

• Multiple Asian language skills would be an advantage.

The successful candidate can look forward to an exciting and rewarding opportunity with a fast growing eyecare US MNC.

Interested candidates may contact Charles Lee at +65 9711 9625 or CharlesL@charterhouse.com.sg for a confidential discussion.

EA License no: 16S8066 | Reg no.: R22110328

Only successful candidates will be notified.

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