Manager, finance (apac)Foodpanda

Job Description
Location: Philippines
We are looking for a highly driven and motivated Finance professional to join our fast-growing team here in APAC. If you are looking for a place where you can gain hands-on experience and create direct impact, then this may be the place for you!
The ideal candidate should have around 6 to 8 years of experience, with substantial hands-on experience in accounting and FP&A and possess strong knowledge of IFRS reporting and SAP systems.
You must be a strong team player and be comfortable in supporting an INTERNATIONAL team as you will be working cross-functionally with the in-country Finance team, Regional team in APAC as well as central team in Europe.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for review of monthly actual financial results, including but not limited to balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement in accordance with IFRS and Group Reporting policies.
- Work closely with the country finance teams, provide in-depth analysis of monthly financial results against budget and forecast, and meaningful insights to the senior management team at the regional headquarters.
- Collaborate with Regional Accounting, Controlling and Central teams to align on accounting, cost and revenue treatments to ensure compliance with IFRS reporting and Group Financial Reporting Policies.
- Work closely with local finance teams and provide additional support to ensure that month-end closing tasks are completed in a timely manner and Group submission timelines are met consistently.
- Provide guidance to local finance teams to ensure that all reconciliation items are investigated and cleared up promptly.
- Lead the periodic regional review of compliance with Group Reporting Policies and Controlling Guidelines, identify areas of non-compliance and provide recommendations.
- Support the implementation of updates to Group Reporting Guidelines.
- Drive ad-hoc projects that have the potential to enhance the financial reporting accuracy, efficiency and operational processes.
- Support overall goals and objectives of Regional Accounting and Controlling.
- Handle other ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned from time to time.
What we are looking for:
- Professionally qualified Chartered Accountant / CPA/ ACCA/ CIMA.
- Minimum 6 to 8 years of hands-on experience in reviewing full sets of accounts, FP&A and auditing. Prior experience working with Big 4 accounting firms is a must.
- Strong knowledge and experience in IFRS and cost center reporting.
- Hands-on working experience with finance systems such as SAP is a must.
- Highly proficient in advanced Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP's etc.).
- Advanced analytical reasoning skills.
- Background in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, start-up/technology environments will be a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and independent, conscientious, hands-on, self-driven and employs a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Positive and strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people at all levels throughout the organization.