Assistant Director - (Finance & Accounts) - For ASAI Management Services Ltd. - Job ID: 1544261

ASAI Management Services Ltd. is looking for Assistant Director - Finance & AccountsJob Description / ResponsibilityASA International is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing international microfinance banking institutions offering socially responsible loans to underbanked, low-income female micro-entrepreneurs in Asia and Africa (“ASA International” or the “Group”). ASA International promotes financial inclusion and has successfully shown that access to financial services helps to reduce poverty and promotes social-economic progress for its predominantly female client base.ASA International is one of the world's largest international microfinance institutions, with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and serves close to 2.8 million customers. We operate across 13 countries in Asia and Africa, providing socially responsible financial services to underbanked, low-income entrepreneurs - the majority of them women.ASA International combines the social impact of microfinance with the governance, technology and ambition of a listed commercial bank. We are building a culture that values innovation, accountability and excellence, and strengthening the people capabilities required to support sustainable growth across our markets.Women professionals meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply. AMSL is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace where employees have equal opportunities to learn, grow and progress. We support our employees in balancing their professional and personal responsibilities.Act as a Country Focal and adhere to Group financial reporting timelines, delivering timely and high-quality IFRS-compliant financial Reporting Packs (RPs) from operating entities;Maintain strong engagement with operating countries, improving data and reporting processes and overall coordination with country CFOs and Finance teams, proactively sharing knowledge and driving best practices on data and reporting;Review all aspects of accounting as per Accounting Standards, including review of general ledger, accounting classifications, reconciliations, and journal entries;Act as an integral part of the Group and Country external audits, ensuring timely completion;Travel occasionally to operating entities to build connections and enhance local knowledge;Special projects by Finance management.Educational RequirementsBachelor of Business Studies (BBS) in Finance, AccountingQualified or Part Qualified CA / ACCA / CMA or other relevant professional qualifications.Skills Required: Accounts and FinanceExperience Requirements5 to 7 year(s)The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Investment/Merchant Banking,Multinational Companies,Audit Firms /Tax Consultant,Financial Consultants,Micro-Credit,Financial Technology (Fintech) StartupAdditional RequirementsProven track record in managing tax controversy, audits, and complex cross-border tax disputes.Experience working with cross-functional and multi-country stakeholders and managing competing priorities.Strong analytical, reporting and communication skills requirements into practical business actions.Excellent in written and verbal communication in EnglishSound knowledge in IFRS accounting standards.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Advanced User of MS Office (notably Excel) is of utmost importance to job requirement.