Goodyear. More Driven.Primary Purpose of the Role:Reporting to the Asia Pacific Controller and with a dotted line to the Finance Director - GDT ANZ, you will lead the team to deliver proper accounting of business transactions, complete monthly financial closing and analysis, and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting in compliance with company accounting policies, US and Local GAAP.You will establish visibility and presence within the organization to drive strong compliance with the internal control environment. This includes providing periodic training to non-finance managers in the organization and business partnering support to the management team, giving accounting insight and advice on business initiatives, managing complex issues, and driving consistent and effective accounting and control procedures.Primary Roles and Responsibilities:Financial Reporting: Accurate and timely financial reporting, review of results and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis. Participating in the preparation of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) with the finance team.Controls and Processes: Ensure that a robust internal control structure is in place, functioning effectively, and appropriately tested in accordance with SOX as required and ensure that identified control and internal audit are remediated on a timely basis.Business Partnering: Ensure sufficient support to the business operation to achieve financial objectives, including driving continuous improvement initiatives related to finance processes and systems.Audit activities: Manage/oversee all internal and external audits as well as in all matters with local, state, and regional authority and act as primary leadership contact with the GBS shared service center, ensuring that KPIs are met and proactively support improvements.People management & leadership: Drive direct report engagement, provide clear functional direction & focus and ensure all associates have clear responsibilities and are held accountable for their performance.Job Requirements:As a seasoned Finance professional, you understand the business strategy & prioritization, formulate accounting policy in local terms to ensure accounting efficiency, compliance & sound decisions. You are able to analyze & grasp a situation quickly from different perspectives, clearly communicate the complex issues in a concise & tailored way, ensure proper understanding from the audience & key stakeholders, drive cross-functional collaboration of issue solution. Your strong leadership will build up a high-performing and engaged team. You are also expected to have:Domain experience: Minimum 7-8 years of finance/accounting experience with progressively expanded scope.Technical expertise: Understanding of USGAAP, Local GAAP & internal control requirement of transaction accounting & financial reporting. CPA/CA is a plus.Project management & cross-functional collaboration: ability to work with & influence stakeholders in other functions.System/ERP adaptation: Knowledge & practical experience of main ERP & financial systems (SAP preferred).People lead & development: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent.Simplification & transformation: Experience of driving simplification & efficiency initiatives.
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