Responsibilities:
Responsible for achieving timely and accurate statutory financial statements compliance for an assigned portfolio of APAC entities
Build relationships and manage service levels with key external vendors supporting the preparation of financial statements and review the work of our outsourced partners
Coordinate and manage the audit process with our statutory auditors
Work closely with Meta Tax Teams for the filing of Corporate tax and VAT returns
Prepare and /or review Tax-related balance sheet reconciliations monthly and quarterly for US GAAP close for assigned APAC entities
Lead projects to optimize and transform the Statutory Compliance process by analyzing areas of opportunities and designing, testing and roll-out of new tools and processes
Track and coordinate activities, status and planning for the APAC statutory audits by working closely with the INTL Statutory Operations COE team
Support adoption for tools, solutions and frameworks implemented to enhance and improve the Statutory Compliance process.
Collaborate with INTL Technical Accounting Operations and Technical Accounting Teams in consistent implementation of IFRS and other accounting standards in APAC
Prepare/review technical accounting memos for significant or complex transactions in collaboration with the technical accounting team
Collaborate with XFN partners within and outside Finance to execute Accounting Team Objectives, providing support to finance management where required including ad hoc financial analysis or special projects
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
Recognized accounting qualification (CA, ACCA)
At least 8 years relevant experience with a fast-growing, multinational company or professional services (i.e. Big Four)
Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
Able to operate with a high degree of autonomy
Experience implementing and improving business processes and systems
Highly collaborative, excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being comfortable with navigating change
Superb attention to detail and possess a macro view