Finance Operations Supervisor

FINANCE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
LOCATION: Pasig
SETUP: Onsite, Day shift

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads and reviews work done by RTR team to ensure the GL, fixed asset and bank reconciliation operations and reporting are completed in an accurate and timely manner, with integrity and compliance to APLL policies and IFRS / local accounting standards
- Manages the team for month-end close to ensure deadlines and deliverables are strictly adhered to according to Service Level Agreement (SLA)
- Supports global annual budgeting process for capital expenditures
- Executes key controls including reviewing significant/high risk Balance Sheet Reconciliation and ensures timely remediation of control risks
- Engages and collaborates with the Country Finance Controllers to proactively resolve issues and maintains clean and accurate financial reporting
- Supports timely filing of statutory accounts and income tax returns for all entities. Liaises with auditors & tax team for interim, pre-final, year-end audits and JSOX audits.
- Prepares and conducts Quarter Business Review with Regional Finance stakeholders to highlight service performance and any issues escalation for resolution
- Manages, coaches, motivates and provides timely guidance/support to staff to develop a high performing and engaging team
- Monitors and accountable for team KPI. Ensures effective transfer of knowledge and continuous improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of the services of the team.
- Initiates and leads continuous process improvement initiatives which include up-to-date process documentation, strengthen internal controls, reduce redundancies / automation to increase team efficiency and effectiveness
- Supports and participates in any IT project for system change or enhancement
- Ensures the proper staff backup plan is in place and timely reviewed
- Assists with ad-hoc requests from stakeholders or undertake projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least Bachelors Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting/Finance (CPA / ACCA)
- At least 8-10 years of relevant working experience with at least 3 years of people leader experience in a Financial Shared Service Centre for Multi-National Companies (MNC)
- Preferably have experience in audit or logistics industry
- Good working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and tax rules
- Good business acumen with the ability to synthesize complex data from different source into meaningful insights and actionable information
- Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), experienced in SAP or other ERP accounting software
- Experience or exposure in data analytics is a plus