Manager - Accounting - Manufacturing

Job Description:

The candidate will handle our accounting operations, ensuring financial integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance with US financial regulations. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in financial management, capable of guiding financial decisions and improving financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Full responsibility of month-end closing activities, preparation and consolidation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and local financial regulations, including overseeing preparation and posting of journal entries and topside accruals.

- Implement and oversee financial controls to ensure integrity in all financial transactions and reporting, including reviewing accuracy of information in G/L accounts and taking corrective action, if needed.

- Manage external audit processes, ensuring adherence to financial policies and statutory requirements.

- Coordinate with the finance team to ensure alignment of financial strategies and reporting.

- Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and industry trends, implementing necessary changes in financial practices and strategies.

- Development of ad-hoc reports and management of special projects as required by management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Chartered Accountant with minimum 4-5 years of post-qualification experience

- Industry experience in manufacturing or nutraceuticals is preferred.

- Knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS and US GAAP) and internal controls.

- Experience with general ledger functions and the end-to-end month-end/year-end process close.

- Expertise in accounting software and administration (e.g., Syspro, SAP, Oracle).

- Advanced MS Excel skills

- Accuracy and attention to detail coupled with aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.

- Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

- Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines.