Accounting manager

Job Description

i. Financial Accounting & Tax Management

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial accounting in line with company accounting guidelines, local statutory rules, and relevant regulations.
• Supervise accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Verify account statements and oversee all tax-related activities, including corporate income tax and VAT filing, in coordination with external partners.
• Manage and maintain financial systems (e.g., period closing, chart of accounts).
• Coordinate internal and external audits for finance closing, tax, and customs, and oversee follow-up actions.
• Implement continuous improvements for clear financial and controlling processes (purchase order, monthly and annual reporting).
• Oversee AR/AP management, including intercompany transactions.
• Review payment requests, vendor registrations, and journal entries prepared by staff.
• Provide training and guidance to accounting team members.
• Prepare and design financial reports using Navision data to support business users and decision-making.
• Oversee accounting system operations.
• Lead new financial system implementation and enhancements.

ii. Financial Reporting

• Conduct monthly financial reviews and recommend improvement areas.
• Improve reporting standards and analyze variances.
• Prepare monthly financial results reports (HFM: Sales, B/S, P/L, cash flow).
• Prepare year-end reports, including consolidation packages.
• Ensure timely reporting of all monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial information.

iii. Internal Control

• Monitor daily transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and SOPs (purchase, travel, etc.).
• Propose and lead process improvements for finance-related activities.
• Coordinate internal audit follow-ups with relevant stakeholders.

iv. General Affairs

• Supervise administrative support for facility operations, purchasing, and related activities.
• Manage office facilities, vendor contracts, and insurance.
• Oversee company asset (Capex) management.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with proven success as a team leader.
• Leading experience in year-end audit and monthly closing is a must.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, compliance, tax, and financial controls.
• CPA designation is a plus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Navision, SAP, Concur), including report development and user support.
• Experience in ERP/system implementation and process migration is a strong advantage.
• Self-motivated, pragmatic, and willing to challenge the status quo.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and improvement-oriented, with a strong drive to enhance financial processes by leveraging market best practices.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Ability to thrive in an evolving environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Fluency in written and spoken Business English.