Contribute to the improvement of the overall quality of the finance and accounts department of the company group. Manage and ensure the compliance with relevant regulations & standards of each country’s finance & accounting policies, procedures and the accuracy of the financial report.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and ensure the accounting systems and processes are aligned with the company strategy, vision, mission and values.
• Participate in the strategic planning process and support implementation to achieve the targets set out in the country & group strategic plans.
• Review and analyze the group’s financial reporting, annual budgeting, five-year plans, tax, treasury, credit control, collection, and insurance to ensure accuracy and correctness and present findings and recommendations to the CFO.
• Audit all countries’ finance & accounting policies, systems and procedures including transactions to ensure that they comply with company group policies, corporate instructions, accounting principles, ethical standards, revenue codes and other relevant regulations.
• Coordinate with Country Managers, Financial Controllers, Regional Industry Managers and other regional business units to standardize all accounting procedures, systems, and processes including annual budgets activities.
• Liaise with country Financial Controllers. Assist in maintaining good relationships with tax authorities, auditors, insurers and other external parties.
• Maintain effective Finance & Accounting IT system
• Coach and support the development of Finance & Accounts’ staff to be more efficient in serving internal & external customers’ needs.
• Assist in the implementation of accounting and finance related projects