Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, oversee, and monitor external reporting and statutory compliance activities to ensure adherence to country-specific regulatory requirements.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial statements, declarations, and all required statutory reports.
- Establish and enforce robust review processes for all statutory filings and payments.
- Take ownership and accountability for all accounting balances, including reconciliation with external sources.
- Manage Finance Stat/Compliance teams and coordinate cross-functional data to ensure timely deliverables, minimizing audit delays and cost overruns.
- Ensure intercompany and transfer pricing agreements are prepared in line with Group Legal and Tax guidelines using approved templates.
- Oversee administration and maintenance of the database
- Act as the primary point of contact for statutory audits and management letters; ensure timely resolution and escalation of issues with relevant teams.
- Conduct proactive balance sheet reviews, including assessment of capital structure requirements. Review and validate statutory audit fees and other professional fees, endorsing them for SLT approval
- Support integration and migration of systems, processes, and teams as required.
- Manage stakeholder expectations, including external auditors and in-country finance and tax resources, while addressing escalations effectively.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members to drive performance and engagement.
- Drive continuous improvement through innovation, automation, and process optimization.
- Ensure all process documentation is complete, accurate, and regularly updated.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Group Head of Statutory Compliance.
- Stay updated on regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on potential impacts to the business.
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
- Minimum of 1215 years of progressive experience in statutory compliance and/or controllership, with recent experience in a senior leadership role within a large multinational organization.
- Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), with the ability to interpret and align with local statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience leading teams that collaborate with in-country functional resources, both part-time and full-time.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage across all organizational levels and with external parties.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple issues, and consistently deliver results within tight timelines.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, with a flexible and agile approach to problem-solving.
- Prior experience in Big 4 audit firms and within BPO or finance shared services environments is highly preferred.
- Extensive experience managing external stakeholders, including auditors and in-country finance or tax resources.
