Head of Finance and Controlling (Thailand)

We are searching Head of Finance and Controlling report to CFO Thailand and dot line report to CFO and Controller ASEAN (non-Thai)

Could you please support searching candidate with high experience in Business Controlling. (not a classic accounting person)

Strong and sharp personality with diplomatic communication style, detail/figure oriented. Candidate from retail business, home appliances, import product business etc.

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the Companys business objective
• Lead and manage Finance, Accounting and Controlling personnel providing direction and support to ensure high performance
• Serve as the key business partner working together with management and other departments to drive business initiatives towards identification, implementation, and to deliver key operational efficiencies
• Manage daily financial activities as well as financial resource planning, forecasting, and budget control.
• Strategically plan and monitor annual financial budget, capital expenditures, liquidity, and funding to ensure optimal working capital and to mitigate financial risks
• Monitor financial performance against strategic goals by providing financial forecasts, reviews and analysis. Address forecast deviations and potential financial challenges in order to ensure company is on track.
• Close collaboration with Sales department to prepare weekly turnover report together with Sales department in order to ensure Company on track with plan / forecasts topline
• Driving the financial performance through proactively providing and analyzing management information, identifying any issues in the business, developing options, and implementing solutions to improve performance
• Oversee and manage daily operation in finance, accounting, and tax to ensure compliance, accuracy, and completeness of accounting records and reports
• Manage finance team on the daily activities to ensure monthly and annual financial statements are met within the prescribed timeline.
• Respond to inquiries and maintain effective relationships with external auditors, consultant, tax office, bank, and all relevant stakeholders
• Oversee cash flow management, including monitoring cash balances and optimizing the use of working capital
• Oversee implementation of risk management, compliance, limits of authority, budgeted costs, and costs control intiatives are implemented and adhered to
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting, reporting, and internal control processes to improve value given to every stakeholder
• Supporting on variety ad hoc tasks/projects as required

Qualifications

• Master Degree with major in Accounting/Financial Management, having a certification in CA, CPA, CMA, or tax certified is more preferred
• Minimum 10 years experiences in Finance and Controlling area;
• Minimum 5 years of experience of using SAP Finance and Controlling modules
• Strong knowledge in budgeting, cost accounting, financial reporting and analysis
• Strong analytical skill with high sense of Business Acumen and Consultation
• Experience evolving finance capabilities in the area of decision support and providing solution with scenario planning and predictive analytics
• Experience with internal control
• English Professional Level
• Familiar with SAP and MS Office