Finance Manager

Responsibilities/Accountability:

• Manage day-to-day finance operations for business units


• Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and reporting process in adherence to the reporting calendar


• Conduct budget and forecast review to align with business strategy with financial planning in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) reporting


• Lead initiatives in driving product/project margin improvement, reduce working capital burn through improve inventory turn and reduce DSO & bad debts


• Principal driver of internal controls throughout the organization.  Ensure compliance with ASSA ABLOY policies and guidelines, and local regulations


• Establish and maintain systems and controls; verify the integrity of all automated systems, processed and data


• Conduct regular Balance Sheet reviews and implement mitigation actions to minimize the financial exposure


• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, corporate secretary & ensure full statutory, accounting, tax & legal compliance


• Support HR, logistics & office administration including the general management and smooth running of the day-to-day operations


• Support Management team in the evaluation of acquisition and business development opportunities


• Provide accounting leadership in integrating current and future acquisitions


• Assist in Hong Kong & Taiwan split in AX


• Work closely with Regional Tax team to ensure the most cost effective business model for Taiwan


• Undertake any adhoc projects as and when required by the Management


• Any other tasks assigned by the Company from time to time


• Cultivate strong working relationships within GCSEA Finance and all relevant regional within the Group


• Lead with a strong compliance and integrity mindset

Skills required:

• Strong commercial and business acumen


• Proactive, Self-motivated, independent with good interpersonal skills


• Able to multi-task and work under tight deadlines and pressure


• Able to handle full set of accounts, preferably using Microsoft Dynamics AX


• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point)


• Good experience in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) reporting


• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards


• Demonstrated success in a project leadership role, with the strong ability to influence key stakeholders


• Excellent oral and written communciation skilss


• Familiar with local taxation regulations, corporate tax reporting standards, local laws and regulations


• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin


• Change agent and embrace process changes

Qualification Criteria:

• CA - Preferred.  Else, CFA / MBA - Finance after accounting major


• 8-10 years' relevant experience in Business / Finance Controlling and work closely with business

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