Role Summary

The Assistant Manager will oversee and manage the financial aspects of operational activities. This is a hands-on role suited for a high-volume environment, requiring comfort with ambiguity and change. The candidate must have a strong grasp of financial controls, compliance, and risk management to review existing processes and recommend improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily financial operations at an industrial site, ensuring alignment with company goals, policies, and budgetary guidelines.

• Ensure operational adherence to financial policies and procedures.

• Lead efforts to improve financial processes, particularly in accounts payable including invoice handling and payment processing.

• Manage cash flow for local entities (including a holding company), ensuring sufficient liquidity for operational needs while mitigating financial and interest risks.

• Collaborate with FP&A and general ledger teams to maintain accurate financial reporting.

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.

• Handle other ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance operations.

• Proven experience leading a team and working with shared service teams.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with SAP is an added advantage.

• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and risk management.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across internal departments and with shared service teams (business partnering mindset).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Accounting.