Statutory Accounting Manager at NIQ will join our Record to Report (R2R) team within Global Finance Operations organization. You will oversee the statutory accounting processes for our organization's operations in APAC region. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure full compliance with local statutory requirements of all the countries within the region, and to maintain accurate and timely financial reporting. This position is crucial in safeguarding the organization's adherence to regional financial regulations and standards. Reporting directly to R2R Leadership, this role manages a team of approximately 10-15 associates.
Key Responsibilities
· Statutory Compliance: Ensure all accounting practices and records comply with local statutory requirements. Stay updated with changes in local statutory requirements and accounting standards, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements.
· Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate statutory financial statements and reports in accordance with local accounting standards.
· Audit Coordination: Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits of statutory financial statements, ensuring all financial records are maintained correctly for audit purposes. Ensure all raised or identified points during the audit or included in the management letter are resolved before the next audit commences. Conduct periodic reviews and audits of statutory financial statements to identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
· Corporate Law Compliances: Filing of information with local company houses in accordance with applicable corporate law
· Policy and Procedure Management: Implement accounting policies and procedures that comply with statutory regulations.
· Stakeholder Communication: Maintain effective communication with local Controllers on local regulatory bodies and financial institutions to ensure compliance with all financial and legal requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and local finance teams to gather and validate financial data for statutory reporting.
· Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in statutory reporting.
· Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of statutory accounting associates, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence in financial management.
Qualifications and Skills
· Qualification: A Chartered Accountancy or CPA with preferably Company Secretary qualification
· Professional Experience: Minimum 7 years of extensive experience in statutory accounting, preferably within APAC region with a proven track record in a managerial role. Familiarity with the local business environment and financial regulations is essential.
· Technical Proficiency: Strong command of ERP systems and accounting software that are prevalent in the region, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
· Analytical Skills: Exceptional ability to analyze financial data and ensure it meets statutory requirements.
· Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing financial documents and reports.
· Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of dealing with complex regulatory issues and explaining them to non-specialists.
· Organizational Skills: Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously.
Our Benefits
About NIQ
NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.
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