This position leads Asia Region’s accounting and finance functions to effectively support business operations and attainment of strategic goals.  The position oversees the organization’s general accounting and reporting to ensure global and local statutory compliances. The position is also responsible for financial planning and analysis of business operations as well as maintaining an effective internal controls structure to ensure that assets are safeguarded and integrity of financial reporting is achieved.

The role also leads the Operations team providing leadership and guidance.

Statutory Reporting and Compliance

•              Lead annual financial statement preparation and audits across the region.

•              Review local GAAP financial reporting close.

•              Ensure compliance with local financial regulations and accounting standards.

•              Evaluate, document, and work with regional and US accounting teams to conclude on local GAAP accounting for significant   business events.

Financial Planning and Analysis

•              Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights and guidance to support strategic decision-making.

•              Develop and communicate goals and provide tracking reports for progress to achievement.

•              Develop and maintain routine and ad-hoc reports for management that provide visibility of financial results and trends.

•              Prepare material for monthly business reviews including business insights.

•              Manage the annual budgeting process for the Asian region.

•              Support global initiatives such as global data warehouse and data governance.

Accounting Shared Services

•              Lead the accounting shared services team responsible for transactional accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.

•              Implement best practices, streamline processes, and ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.

Compliance and Internal Controls

•              Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.

•              Monitor compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, and tax regulations.

Account Administration

·        Managing day-to-day account operations, AP, AR & GL, invoicing, and ensuring that all financial transactions are processed correctly and on time.

·        Monitor and report marketing fund expenditure, and maintain proper records, including marketing fund payment processing & advice, reconciliation, accounting, liaison with San Diego Office. This is to ensure that all marketing fund are paid per MDs entitlement, no overpayment of fund.  Provide up-to-date marketing fund expenditure report to Regional Director to enable efficiency in managing the A&P fund.

·     Business, accounting or similar bachelor’s degree in lieu of relevant experience acquired on the job

·     MBA desired

·     Proficiency in written and verbal English

·     15+ years’ plus experience leading finance/accounting, supply chain and HR functions with a multinational CPG company - including direct and indirect reports both co-located and remotely

·     5+ years’ experience leading the optimization of ERP/CRM and business application systems