Group Finance Manager

This role will oversee the Group Financial Reporting, in charge of monthly consolidated financial statements across multiple subsidiaries and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. This role will be critical in providing insights into the financial performance of the group, enabling informed decision-making.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead the consolidation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for the group ensuring accuracy and timeliness
2. Prepare consolidated financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statements
3. Prepare financial reports to stakeholders, management, board audit committee and board members.
4. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., MFRS, IFRS) and regulatory requirements across all entities.
5. Analyze group financial data to identify trends, variances and key performance indicators.
6. Collaborate with subsidiaries' finance team to streamline consolidation processes and improve reporting efficiency.
7. In charge of Group year-end financial audit with preparation of schedules and supporting documentation for auditors and coordinate with external auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance.
8. Draft annual audited financial statements of the Group.
9. Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance financial reporting and consolidation processes.
10. Work closely with Group Tax Department on tax related matters.
11. Assist to establish, up-date and maintain financial accounting systems with the creation or deletion of business unit codes and account codes and coordinate with related departments to ensure standardization of all other subsystems for effective accounting controls.
12. Any other ad-hoc matters as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Strong knowledge of consolidation of accounts and consolidation processes
2. Strong understanding of financial regulation and reporting standards.
3. Proficiency in financial software and advanced excel skills
4. Strong leadership and team management skill.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skill to effectively collaborate with diverse team
6. Excellent command of written and spoken English.
7. Degree in Accounting from a reputable university
8. Member of professional bodies – ACCA/CPA/MIA
9. At least 5 years of relevant experience in audit, finance and accounting, with focus on consolidation and group reporting.
10. Minimum 3 years of audit experience.