Key Responsibilities

• Closely collaborate with the Country Head of Accounting to lead and manage the Accounting team, ensuring high performance, development and team cohesion
• Oversee the Accounting processes for the Australia, ensuring timely and accurate processing, including the month end reporting & reconciliation including IS, BS and intercompany transactions and re-charges
• Manage internal and external audits, including liaison with auditors and assurance signoff to auditors and ensure the completion of audits with minimal adjustments
• Ensure on-time filing of statutory financial statements and tax submissions with the support of and coordination with Group Tax and in compliance with local statutory and Group Tax requirements
• Closely collaborate with CoE Accounting team regarding payables management and strategy; approve payments
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of the Accounting processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives jointly with the GPOs to enhance accounting processes, increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders including sales, Operations, BPO provider (DXC) and other departments to streamline Accounting processes, resolve any issues that may arise, and optimize end-to-end processes in Accounting
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure all financial reporting and processes comply with local abd International Financial Reporting Standards
• Liaise with auditors and ensure the completion of audits with minimal adjustments
• Ensure financial and relevant operational internal controls are in place and followed for the processes performed by this role, including appropriate segregation of duties (SOD)

Requirements

• Tertiary Qualifications in Finance/Accounting
• Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
• At least 5 years of experience leading Accounting teams
• Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is preferred
• Proficiency in coordination and planning of work for assigned Accounting teams
• Strong understanding of OTC and PTP processes, as well as general accounting principles and financial reporting; expertise in RTR is a plus
• Strong communication skills for delivering key insights to senior leadership
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills