Assistant Vice President - Finance & Commercial

- Oversee all Finance and Accounting matters for the Company

- Oversee the management of all fiscal reporting for the organization

- Heavy focus on monthly MIS analytics, with a view to improving operating efficiencies and reducing costs

- Oversee general procurement matters, with a view to optimizing and pricing and supply terms

- Oversee capital expansion procurement matters, bridging between Engineering/Ops teams and suppliers

- Structure a detailed tax planning strategy to avail of tax incentives, and optimize the tax filings

- Work with Group and external Audit agencies to finalize the annual financial audits

- Work with external Tax, Legal and other consultants on an on-going basis to ensure compliance with the latest financial updates from regulatory agencies and shape Company's budgets and policies accordingly

- Annual financial budgeting, which includes a "bottom's-up" financial analysis, with rigorous analytical modelling of individual inputs to build-up to a Company level budget

- Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliations with Banks, as well as develop financial statements and monthly/annual cash flow projections for use by Executive management and various committees and / or the Board of Directors

- Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization

- Oversee all matters relating to stores, warehouse and customs management

Experience Desired :

- Candidate should currently be working as an existing Head of Commercial or CFO

- Experience in a manufacturing organization is a pre-requisite. Familiarity with medical device companies - or high-precision engineering corporates - is a plus

- At least 15 years of experience in Financial and Commercial Operations at an organization of at least 500 people. Desired candidate age range is 45 - 50 years of age

- Track record of demonstrated, quantifiable, professional achievement, including the ability to lead teams

- Strong understanding of monthly MIS cost reporting, hands-on ERP experience (Oracle) including the ability to coordinate with IT staff for system implementation, and the ability to oversee key corporate functions such as cash management, accounts receivables etc.

- Outstanding knowledge of IFRS accounting standards. Knowledge of taxation guidelines also would be considered a plus

- Excellent spoken and written skills required. Strong proficiency in Excel and Word necessary

- Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills

- Completion of a Bachelor's degree, and a Master's degree (preferably an MBA in Finance) at accredited Universities

- Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent certifications preferred