Job Description
Duties and responsibilities
Financial Controlling Function
- Perform and assist the end-to-end execution of the day-to-day financial operations of the Company for AR, AP, intercompany, cash and bank, cash flow and other financial related transactions
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations and month end close process with proper SOPs in place
- Analytical review of Financial Report and oversee the preparation of Balance Sheet Schedules and Reconciliations
- Ensure that accounting records are well prepared and maintained in accordance with the Capiral A’s accounting policies and GAAP
- Analyze financial reconciliation data, identify gaps and recommend areas for improvement
- Liaise with intra-group Finance Personnel in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines for Finance operation issues
- Liaising and working closely with external/internal auditors, shared service function and other stakeholders
- Overseeing foreign outsource tax and accounting book (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines)
- Prepare the consolidated financial statements for BIGLIFE Group
- Provide analysis on the financial performance to Capital A Group Finance
Cash Management
- Assist in cash flow planning and management for the vertical
- Liaising and working closely between commercial team, finance team and other stakeholders to manage cash flow according to business pace and forecast
- Assist and support in strengthening and improving AR and AP internal control and processes
- Supports monthly AR review and Procure to Pay process
- All other banking matters including liaise with banker for customer refund processes and cash managements
- Vendors and customers management including customer services and payments
Others & Ad-Hoc
- Implement and coordinate ad-hoc finance business initiatives. E.g.: driving digitalization to increase efficiency and accuracy of the finance process and reports
- Improve efficiency and effectiveness of Finance Operation through process improvements and standardization
- All other ad hoc work assigned as required from time to time
Qualifications
- Degree in Accountancy / Finance / Math. Professional Accounting Qualification is a plus.
- Possesses a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting firm or financial services industry. Experience in finance of a loyalty program industry is a plus.
- Agile and ability to thrive in a demanding, change oriented, fast-paced environment requiring a high degree of deadline driven productivity and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
- Numbers-savvy, proactive and possessing a positive attitude.
- Must be meticulous and have an eye for detail in all aspects of work.
- Must be a team player and able to work independently.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for tasks and people.
- Innovative and retain fresh thinking with a passion for solving problems and an ability to inspire others
- High level of creativity and experience doing independent research.
- Strong project management skills to execute special projects and strategic initiatives
- Work with speed and manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines.
- Must have good command of English.
- Possess strong computer skills in Excel/Google Sheet and PowerPoint/Google Slides. Experience in Google Looker Studio is a plus.
- Good communication skills at all levels within an organisation and can demonstrate excellent report writing skills.