Supervisor, finance operationsAPL Logistics

Job Category: FinanceDegree Level: Bachelor's DegreeJob Description:The Record to Report Supervisor is responsible to oversee a team from three functions, Southeast Asia (SEA) General Ledger (GL), Fixed Asset (SEA/ SA/NAM/LTAM/CORP) and Bank Reconciliation (SEA/SA/NAM/LTAM). A self-starter with experience in shared services center environment and possess strong technical knowledge in accounting and analytics.
The position will lead the team to work closely with regional and local Country Finance stakeholders to deliver timely, quality and seamless support for the end-to-end GL, fixed asset management and financial reporting activities and/or other ad-hoc tasks. Plays a vital role in process standardization and improvement to strengthen the financial internal controls, compliance and reporting.Responsibilities:
Leads and reviews work done by RTR team to ensure the GL, fixed asset and bank reconciliation operations and reporting are completed in an accurate and timely manner, with integrity and compliance to APLL policies and IFRS / local accounting standards
Manages the team for month-end close to ensure deadlines and deliverables are strictly adhered to according to Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Supports global annual budgeting process for capital expenditures
Executes key controls including reviewing significant/high risk Balance Sheet Reconciliation and ensures timely remediation of control risks
Engages and collaborates with the Country Finance Controllers to proactively resolve issues and maintains clean and accurate financial reporting
Supports timely filing of statutory accounts and income tax returns for all entities. Liaises with auditors & tax team for interim, pre-final, year-end audits and JSOX audits.
Prepares and conducts Quarter Business Review with Regional Finance stakeholders to highlight service performance and any issues escalation for resolution
Manages, coaches, motivates and provides timely guidance/support to staff to develop a high performing and engaging team
Monitors and accountable for team KPI. Ensures effective transfer of knowledge and continuous improvement of efficiency and effectiveness of the services of the team.
Initiates and leads continuous process improvement initiatives which include up-to-date process documentation, strengthen internal controls, reduce redundancies / automation to increase team efficiency and effectiveness
Supports and participates in any IT project for system change or enhancement
Ensures the proper staff backup plan is in place and timely reviewed
Assists with ad-hoc requests from stakeholders or undertake projects as assignedQualifications:
At least Bachelors Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting/Finance (CPA / ACCA)
At least 8-10 years of relevant working experience with at least 3 years of people leader experience in a Financial Shared Service Centre for Multi-National Companies (MNC)
Preferably have experience in audit or logistics industry
Good working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and tax rules
Self-motivated, forward-thinking, resulted orientated and demonstrate a decisive coaching leadership style
Good perspective in achieving results both short and long term and be held accountable
Strong analytical skills, meticulous, innovative and resourceful to resolve issues
Good business acumen with the ability to synthesize complex data from different source into meaningful insights and actionable information
Strong advocate of continuous improvement opportunities with ability to drive standardization
Strong communications and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment with a good command of spoken and written English to influence and motivate
Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), experienced in SAP or other ERP accounting software
Experience or exposure in data analytics is a plus
About Us:MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLEAPL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems.AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.
APL Logistics

Pasig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time