Assistant Manager, Finance

Position OverviewThe Assistant Manager, Finance plays a dual role as a hands‑on preparer and independent reviewer to ensure high‑quality financial planning, disciplined month‑end close, effective cost recovery, and strong cash flow management. The role also owns the annual budgeting process, partners closely with cost center owners, and ensures timely consolidation and submission to Group in accordance with deadlines and governance requirementsJob Responsibilities1. Intercompany billings, cross charges/allocations & related Month End Close (Preparer & Reviewer)Prepare and/or review monthly billings, accruals, and closing journals to ensure accurate and timely revenue and expense recognitionPrepare and/or review monthly financial reports, perform variance and reasonableness analysis, and ensure on time submission in line with Group deadlines2. Intercompany CollectionsMonitor monthly cash collections and outstanding balancesOversee intercompany and business unit recoveries to minimize delays and support cash flow discipline3. Financial Planning, Cost Center Management & Stakeholder EngagementReview and enhance management reports and financial commentariesTranslate financial results into clear insights, explaining key movements, risks, and driversSupport discussions with Business Units and Group Finance on results, queries, and expectations4. Annual BudgetingSupport the annual budgeting process across all cost centers, including preparing templates, assumptions, and guidelinesPartner with cost center owners to review budgets, challenge assumptions, and provide financial guidanceConsolidate budgets into a companywide submission and ensure timely delivery to GroupSupport follows up queries, revisions, and clarifications from Group and senior management5. Team Review, Coaching & Quality AssuranceReview deliverables prepared by analysts and senior analysts, providing timely feedback and coaching of team membersSupport team capability building, particularly in analytical thinking and reporting quality6. Process Improvement & ControlsDrive process maturity by standardizing and simplifying finance workflowsIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and data accuracyReview existing controls and recommend enhancements to strengthen governanceSupport adoption of AI automation and data analytics tools (e.g., advanced Excel, Power BI)Job RequirementsQualifications & ExperienceFinance/Accounting Professionally Certified (ACCA, CPA)Minimum 6 years’ experience in financial reporting, management accounting, or budgetingExperience leading or coordinating annual budgeting cyclesProven ability to engage and challenge senior stakeholders and cost centre ownersExperience in IT services industry an advantageTechnical & Professional SkillsAdvanced Excel (budgeting, consolidation, automation)Strong knowledge of IFRS (accrual accounting), budgeting, and management reportingExperience with SAP financial system and reporting toolsAI automation, Power BI or data analytics exposure is an advantage