Manager, Finance, Thailand
SUMMARY
To support our growth and expansion plans in APAC, we are looking for a Finance Manager for Thailand to join the fast paced, dynamic finance team. The hands-on role offers both variety and responsibility along with the opportunity to make a strong contribution to the Align team.
This position will report to Director, Finance SEA and Hong Kong/Taiwan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, in the area of:
o Finance leader and finance business partner for Thailand
o Lead and manage the overall finance function for Thailand
o Responsible for timely, consistent and accurate monthly local GAAP and US GAAP for group reporting
o Lead and co-ordinate the monthly close process
o Responsible for OPEX and Balance Sheet review & comments
o Prepare monthly Financial Reporting Package for submission to US
o Review monthly balance sheet schedules
o Provide business partnering support to Commercial team in terms of financial planning and analysis, monitoring of business results, managing and controlling OPEX budget, sales / promotions / customer profitability analysis, business case analysis for investments and commercial projects to support decision making
o Responsible for budgeting and rolling forecasts for Thailand
o Responsible for working capital management including AR collection and payment processing and controls
o Ensure accounting policies and procedures comply with legal and Corporate guidelines/policies, including compliance (FCPA)
o Review, implement and maintain an effective and robust internal controls system in compliance to SOX requirements, and ensure adherence to approval processes
o Support daily operating and month end closing process together with Thailand accountant
o Develop and deliver ad hoc reports for business needs
o Manage internal and external audit requirements, as well as ensure compliance to tax laws within Thailand
o Liaise with external agents to ensure timely local statutory reporting and relevant tax reporting
o Review monthly tax filing and reconciliation between local Stat and US GAAP
o Responsible for tax package preparation in collaboration with the Corporate tax team to ensure accurate and timely completion of tax-related deliverables, as well as compliance with all relevant corporate and statutory requirements.
o Identifying process improvement to reduce inefficiency/manual handling within finance function
o Preparing internal financial reports to LT as required including preparation of presentation slides of business performance.
o Provide coaching and guidance to Thailand finance team
o Ad hoc financial projects
o Lead and manage the overall finance function for Thailand
o Responsible for timely, consistent and accurate monthly local GAAP and US GAAP for group reporting
o Lead and co-ordinate the monthly close process
o Responsible for OPEX and Balance Sheet review & comments
o Prepare monthly Financial Reporting Package for submission to US
o Review monthly balance sheet schedules
o Provide business partnering support to Commercial team in terms of financial planning and analysis, monitoring of business results, managing and controlling OPEX budget, sales / promotions / customer profitability analysis, business case analysis for investments and commercial projects to support decision making
o Responsible for budgeting and rolling forecasts for Thailand
o Responsible for working capital management including AR collection and payment processing and controls
o Ensure accounting policies and procedures comply with legal and Corporate guidelines/policies, including compliance (FCPA)
o Review, implement and maintain an effective and robust internal controls system in compliance to SOX requirements, and ensure adherence to approval processes
o Support daily operating and month end closing process together with Thailand accountant
o Develop and deliver ad hoc reports for business needs
o Manage internal and external audit requirements, as well as ensure compliance to tax laws within Thailand
o Liaise with external agents to ensure timely local statutory reporting and relevant tax reporting
o Review monthly tax filing and reconciliation between local Stat and US GAAP
o Responsible for tax package preparation in collaboration with the Corporate tax team to ensure accurate and timely completion of tax-related deliverables, as well as compliance with all relevant corporate and statutory requirements.
o Identifying process improvement to reduce inefficiency/manual handling within finance function
o Preparing internal financial reports to LT as required including preparation of presentation slides of business performance.
o Provide coaching and guidance to Thailand finance team
o Ad hoc financial projects
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, or professional accounting certification such as Certified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant
· At least 10 years relevant experience
· Working experience in a multinational company environment, with ability to operate in diverse cultures
· Experience in leading a team, and a good team player
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, and good interpersonal skills to give strong business partnering support
· Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects
· Deadline-conscious with “can do” spirit to ensure timely reporting
· Have a positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak periods
· Agile, results oriented, customer focused
· Acts with integrity and fairness and high standards of accountability
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline, or professional accounting certification such as Certified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant
· At least 10 years relevant experience
· Working experience in a multinational company environment, with ability to operate in diverse cultures
· Experience in leading a team, and a good team player
· Strong verbal and written communication skills, and good interpersonal skills to give strong business partnering support
· Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects
· Deadline-conscious with “can do” spirit to ensure timely reporting
· Have a positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak periods
· Agile, results oriented, customer focused
· Acts with integrity and fairness and high standards of accountability
SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Language: English and Thai (written and spoken)
· Strong systems skills with prior experience of Finance ERP system. Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.
· Advanced Excel skills, ability to work with lookups and pivot tables
WORK SCHEDULE / HOURS
Normal work hours Monday – Friday 830am to 530pm, based in Thailand office