R2R Assistant Manager

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for entire Closing & Reporting, General Accounting, Inter Company and/or Fixed Assets process;
• Set up and Monitor closing schedule;
• Post close performance review;
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial reports and analysis;
• Resolve critical issues and negotiate with internal stakeholders;
• Team & people management, focus on integration of new talent, engagement, communications and monitoring (regular meetings, frequent feedbacks, coaching and mentoring, recognitions);
• Develop measure to effectively manage knowledge within the team (e.g. RTR Cross Training program) in order to secure a back-up structure;
• Support employee development; provide internal and external trainings; conduct yearly performance assessments, development plans, performance discussions and appraisals and career planning etc.;
• Implement initiatives leading to cost effectiveness;
• Conduct process change implementation like mergers and projects;
• Achieving KPIs / SLAs contractually agreed with the customer, continuously improving on performance benchmarks;
• Ensure existing policies and procedures are followed;
• Act as Single Point of Contact for the relevant scope/ markets during early transitions before handing over this role to a senior in the team;
• Deliver technical training;
• Participate in the Finance Academy;
• Ensure US GAAP knowledge is kept up to date;
• Ensure for GL proper understanding in Copilot and market of GAAP developments.
Skills and Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of professional experience preferably in Closing & Reporting, General Accounting, Inter Company and/or Fixed Assets processes; Accustomed to deal with tight deadlines and work under pressure within Global Public Companies environments
• 5 - 7 years of team management experience preferably in F&A processes in SSCs
• Minimum Level of Education: Diploma with Finance / Accounting;
• Degree, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent is preferred;
• Must be fluent in English & Mandarin - both written and spoken;
• PC skills: MS Office package (Excel advanced); SAP (advanced level) or any other ERP software.
• Ability to use critical thinking and logic skills to isolate and resolve issues in a timely manner;
• Influencing skills, ability to strategize and execute complex initiatives;
• Strong communication and presentation skills, stakeholder management at all levels;
• Strong time management and prioritization skills. Able to organize and plan effectively, drive for results;
• Able to cope with ambiguity and actively look for solutions;
• Team player and also able to work independently;
• Accustomed to deal with tight deadlines and work under pressure within Global Public Companies environments;
• Internal customer (local markets) service delivery approach.