As the Director of Accounting, I lead a team responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of financial statements. My role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including:Team Management: Directing and mentoring a team of accounting professionals to achieve monthly accounting objectives and deliverables. Providing guidance and support to ensure the team meets deadlines and maintains high-quality standards in financial reporting.Financial Reporting: Overseeing the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, including the income statement and balance sheet. Ensuring compliance with US GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.Reconciliations and Reviews: Conducting thorough balance sheet reconciliations and reviews to identify and resolve discrepancies. Analyzing variances and trends to provide insights into financial performance and inform strategic decision-making.SOX Reporting: Managing the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance process for the accounting function. Implementing and maintaining effective internal controls to mitigate financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance.Stakeholder Management: Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, auditors, and regulatory authorities. Building and maintaining strong relationships to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.Statutory Reporting: Overseeing the preparation and submission of statutory financial reports for multiple regions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and reporting requirements.Process Improvement: Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the accounting function. Identifying areas for process optimization and implementing solutions to streamline workflows and increase productivity.Ad-Hoc Projects: Undertaking ad-hoc projects and assignments as needed, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in addressing emerging business needs and challenges.

As a Senior Manager Finance, I am entrusted with driving critical financial functions, specializing in group consolidation and technical accounting. My responsibilities include:Group Consolidation: Leading the group consolidation process for multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accurate and timely consolidation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards. Coordinating with finance teams across subsidiaries to gather financial data and eliminate intergroup transactions.Technical Accounting: Staying abreast of evolving accounting standards and regulations, particularly those related to IFRS. Implementing new accounting standards and providing guidance to finance teams on complex accounting issues to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.Financial Reporting: Overseeing the preparation and dissemination of monthly Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Flash reports to the finance leadership team. Providing insights into financial performance and variances to support decision-making and strategic planning initiatives.Auditor Collaboration: Working closely with external auditors during the audit process for group consolidated financial statements. Facilitating audit inquiries, providing supporting documentation, and addressing auditor queries to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with various stakeholders, including finance leadership, executive management, auditors, and regulatory authorities. Building and maintaining strong relationships to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.Integration and Process Improvement: Traveling to newly acquired businesses and subsidiaries to oversee integration efforts and establish standardized processes and documentation. Identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in financial operations.

I work in group consolidation team to ensure accurate and timely reporting across multiple subsidiaries. Key responsibilities include:Group Consolidation Leadership: Support the group consolidation process to produce consolidated financial statements in compliance with USGAAP standards. I meticulously review profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.Cross-Regional Collaboration: Facilitating seamless communication and collaboration with finance controllers across regions to gather financial data and ensure consistency in reporting. I work closely with counterparts based in the US and other jurisdictions to streamline processes and align reporting practices.Auditor Engagement: Collaborating closely with both external and internal auditors throughout the audit process. I provide support in audit inquiries, furnish supporting documentation, and ensure compliance with auditing standards to facilitate a smooth audit process.

Prior to joining group consolidation role, I played a pivotal role in driving strategic decision-making for more than a year through comprehensive variance analysis across multiple manufacturing plants and regions. Key responsibilities include:Variance Analysis Leadership: Spearheading variance analysis initiatives to assess performance metrics across various manufacturing plants and regions. I meticulously analyze variances to identify trends and insights crucial for informed decision-making.Budgeting and Forecasting Expertise: Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process by providing valuable insights derived from variance analysis. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate forecasts and budgets aligned with organizational goals and objectives.Decision Support and Analysis: Empowering teams with actionable insights derived from variance analysis to facilitate data-driven decision-making. I provide strategic recommendations based on analysis findings to optimize operational efficiency and drive performance improvement.