Job Description

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As a proud member of the Ascentium Group, we stand at the forefront of innovation in Human Capital Solutions. With a forward-thinking mindset, we deliver a tailored suite of services that empower our clients to thrive in today’s fast-changing business landscape.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a skilled and experienced Finance and Accounting Professional to join our project team and support our client's needs.  As a valued team member, this is a dynamic role that will give you great exposure to our client's business and a chance to showcase your abilities to deliver excellent service and solutions. The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills, as well as able to work independently.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support overall financial accounting and financial reporting functions
• Ensure accounting and financial control activities are properly in place, including AP, AR, and GL, as well as planning and coordinating annual stock counts, cycle count reviews, physical fixed asset counts, asset disposals, and proper segregation of duties within the Finance team
• Responsible for full accountability for the quality of local financial books and the compliance of all financial submissions to local, regional, global, and external stakeholders, including external auditors and local authorities. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local accounting and tax regulations to ensure statutory compliance
• Act as the first point of contact for local business, regional, and global enquiries regarding actual financial data and reports
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax consultants, ensuring statutory requirements are met, including audit planning, preparation of financial data and explanations, and managing the closing meeting with the market CFO
• Maintain strong expertise in local tax matters and serve as the main contact for local tax authorities on any tax enquiries, leveraging the Tax CoE and local tax consultants to support the market CFO in resolving tax-related issues
• Support ad hoc matters as assigned

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or another related discipline, with a professional accounting qualification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• At least 12 years of experience in sizable or listed companies, preferably in the retail or FMCG industry, including 5 years of managerial experience
• Experience in audit training is an advantage; hands-on experience in accounting operations and corporate finance environments is required
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Solid expertise and operational knowledge of month-end closing processes, financial accounting, inventory management, and market-specific requirements
• Fluency in English is essential
• Immediate availability is highly preferred

Interested parties please send your application with full career history, current and expected salary by clicking Apply Now button. Applications will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.