ASSISTANT MANAGER, FINANCE
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Description
<p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">The Assistant Manager, Finance Group Reporting supports the Group Reporting function in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant consolidated financial reports for CARSOME.<br style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;" />This role plays a key part in executing group consolidation activities, preparing management and statutory reports, and supporting process improvements across the group reporting cycle.</p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;">The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, with exposure to consolidation, audit, and record-to-report processes.</p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-weight:700;">Your Day-to-Day</span></p><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-weight:700;">Financial Consolidation Support</span></p><ul style="border:0px;margin:16px 0px 24px 24px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Support the consolidation of financial results from multiple business units and legal entities across the group.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Perform consolidation entries, intercompany eliminations, and reconciliation checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of group financial data.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Assist in maintaining and enhancing consolidation templates, schedules, and working files.</p></li></ul><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-weight:700;">Reporting & Analysis</span></p><ul style="border:0px;margin:16px 0px 24px 24px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reports, schedules, and analysis for management and statutory reporting.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and reasonableness checks on consolidated results.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Support the preparation of reporting packs, management presentations, and ad-hoc financial analysis.</p></li></ul><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-weight:700;">Process & System Support</span></p><ul style="border:0px;margin:16px 0px 24px 24px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Assist in reviewing and improving group reporting and consolidation processes to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Support system-related activities, including ERP data extraction, validation, and reconciliation.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Participate in system enhancements, UAT, and reporting automation initiatives where applicable.</p></li></ul><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-weight:700;">Compliance & Audit Coordination</span></p><ul style="border:0px;margin:16px 0px 24px 24px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Support compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g. IFRS) and internal group accounting policies.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Assist in audit preparation by providing schedules, supporting documents, and responding to auditor queries.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Maintain proper documentation of consolidation procedures, assumptions, and controls.</p></li></ul><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-weight:700;">Stakeholder Collaboration</span></p><ul style="border:0px;margin:16px 0px 24px 24px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Work closely with country finance teams to ensure timely submission of reporting packs and resolution of reporting issues.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Act as a key point of contact for routine reporting queries from internal stakeholders.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Escalate complex accounting or consolidation issues to the Manager / Senior Manager, Group Reporting.<br style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;" /></p></li></ul><p style="border:0px;margin:0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><span style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;font-weight:700;">Your Know-How</span></p><ul style="border:0px;margin:16px 0px 24px 24px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(46,56,73);font-family:SeekSans, 'SeekSans Fallback', Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent) is preferred.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Minimum 4–6 years of experience in accounting, with exposure to audit, statutory reporting, consolidation, or record-to-report functions.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Good understanding of financial accounting principles, consolidation concepts, and reporting standards (e.g. IFRS).</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle NetSuite) and financial reporting tools.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Strong Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and country teams.</p></li><li style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><p style="border:0px;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;">Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure in a dynamic reporting environment.</p></li></ul>