Head of Finance - Reporting

About the position

Our client is looking for a Financial Reporting Specialist to produce timely, consistent financial statements across the group in line with group policies and accounting standards. The role is hands-on, covering financial reporting, general accounting, fixed-asset management, and month-end close, while also guiding team members and supporting audits and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly reporting submissions in Hyperion Prepare trial balances, balance-sheet schedules, and supporting schedules for consolidation Reconcile intercompany balances and investigate discrepancies Analyze financial statements and explain month-on-month movements and variances General Accounting & Month-End Close Handle general ledger activities: maintain journal control lists; post and review BlackLine standard journals (AJDs); prepare and post manual journals Process accruals (BlackLine and manual), including cost-center allocation for shared expenses Manage prepayments, depreciation (fixed assets & ROU), and ROU lease liabilities Process intercompany journals (BlackLine and manual) and procurement-card journals from other workstreams Prepare and post period-end adjustments: payroll-related bank entries (salary, bonus, CPF, FWL, unposted receipts/payments); provisions for doubtful debts, warranty, and stock obsolescence; treasury shares; current and deferred tax provisions; foreign currency revaluation Fixed Assets & Right-of-Use Assets Oversee fixed-asset and ROU accounting in line with group policies Coordinate asset sighting exercises—prepare asset tags, generate and circulate sighting lists and instruction memos Process asset requests, including capitalization, transfers, and disposals Monitor fixed-asset budget utilization and follow up on variances Prepare standard and ad-hoc fixed-asset reports and supporting schedules Planning & Management Accounting Support Support cost accounting, project costing, and cost-control activities Process journals from business partners Perform inter-departmental cost allocations for support and shared-service centers Forecasting, Budgeting & Year-End Close Prepare budgeting and forecasting templates and input data into Hyperion Support budget monitoring and variance analysis Carry out year-end close: accruals for external vendor invoices not recorded in Procure-to-Pay; prepare year-end consolidation schedules; execute year-end rollover in SAP Audit & Stakeholder Support Support external audits and internal reviews by preparing schedules and responding to queries Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting deadlines Team Support Provide day-to-day guidance and on-the-job coaching to junior team members Act as a subject-matter resource for accounting and reporting matters Support process improvements and standardization initiatives Requirements Degree in Accountancy or equivalent from a reputable university Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred Minimum 6 years of financial reporting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team-lead capacity Hands-on experience with SAP FICO, Oracle Hyperion, BlackLine, and advanced Excel Hands-on experience with Power BI (or similar) for financial dashboards, data visualization, automated reports, or management insights Demonstrated track record of improving financial reporting or close processes (e.g., reducing manual effort, shortening close timelines, standardizing reporting) Practical exposure to automation, digitalization, or AI-enabled initiatives in finance or reporting is highly desirable Skills & Attributes Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail Good written and spoken English Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with stakeholders and guide the team to meet delivery goals Able to work independently while leading by example to meet tight reporting timelines Willing to support regional operations across different time zones and meet calendar-day deadlines with flexible off days

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