Finance Manager

• Lead the Accounting, Finance, Admin and Payroll functions in Kardex SEA – Remstar and Kardex AutoStore Business Units, partnering with cross function teams in Sales, Marketing and Operation functions.

• Coordinate and provide Finance support across SEA that has AutoStore presence – Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and future set up.

• Develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations complied with.

• Serve as a business partner to the other functions (New Business and Life Cycle Service) to drive business initiatives, growth, profitability, cost optimization, productivity and cash generation.

• Closely collaborate with Regional Finance and HR Team, Kardex AutoStore Team.

Legal, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure local legal compliance such as corporate law, statutory law, contract law, tax law, labor law.

• Follow closely Kardex internal rules and guidelines such as Kardex Core Values, Group Accounting and Reporting Manual (GARM), Level of Authority, Treasury Policy, Risk & Insurance Policy etc.

• Support any internal and external audits as well as Tax Reporting.

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements, Swiss GAAP and Group accounting policies and guidelines.

• Oversee and manage all local financial transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal controls.

• Lead and ensure timely completion of the Month-End Closing process, in accordance with Group reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Provide local management and cost Center Owners with relevant management reports and costs, Capex & FTE reports.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition, cash management, billing and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes in compliance with applicable financial regulations, Swiss GAAP and Group policies.

Administration

• Oversee and lead the Administrative and supporting functions, including office supplies and facilities, IT equipment and coordination with the Company Secretary, event coordinators and other external service providers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Successful University degree or professional qualification in Finance and Accounting

• Minimum 5-7 years professional experience in Finance and Accounting.

• Competent in financial software (SAP B1 and S4Hana, Cognos, etc).

• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, accounting, controlling & reporting, in a global functional and matrix organization.

• Change and project management skills will be added advantage.

• Knowledge of project accounting.

• Dynamic and proactive finance professional who is comfortable being part of a small regional team and is self-driven to make a difference.

• Working experience in a multinational company environment, with ability to operate in diverse cultures and interact with colleagues across the globe.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams)

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Comfortable working based on the financial closing timeline and work hour schedule of an European organization.

Other desired behaviours:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Collaborates in teams effectively.

• Open and easy communicator.

• Excellent customer service skills and service-minded approach.

• Ability to Multitask with high level of flexibility.

• Financial, commercial & contractual awareness.
• Structured, self-organized and self-motivated.

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