BV M&O SEAP Zone Business Controller cum FP&A

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: 

Overseeing financial reporting and analysis for responsible countries. (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines)

• Ensure that the business effectively meets monthly Management Reporting requirements via the collection of key information across: People (Functions, FTE and Headcount), Performance (Revenue to OP, Billing, Cost base, OCF-CIDS) and Portfolio (Sales, Pipeline, Revenue by Region, Country and Products codes).
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.
• Analyse financial data and provide insightful reports to management.
• Identify trends and variances, offering recommendations for improvement.

Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations

• Ensure that Financial Operations across the business are compliant with Group Principles and Accounting Standards and the accurate booking of financial inputs and outputs within the General Ledger.
• Collaborate with SSC staff to ensure that operations are consistent with Australian Accounting Standards or Taxation Requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Stay updated on changes in financial regulations and implement necessary adjustments.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for annual audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements.

Managing budgeting and forecasting processes

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Monitor net Accounts Receivable activities supporting Business Unit Managers to accurately capture ITBI and WIP, ensuring that the risk of Bad Debt and Credit Notes are limited via operational processes.
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models.
• Provide a regular budget vs. actual analysis and explanations for variances.

Providing financial insights to support decision-making

• Support CE with the relevant analysis to make informed decisions on salaries, contribution plans, defined benefits and bonus payments.
• Collaborate with the CE and management team to ensure Leases and Assets are managed and recorded accurately, ensuring across the life of the asset that Group Rules and Accounting procedures are upheld.
• Provide timely analysis and advice to Business Management relating to Financial Operations of the business.
• Collaborate with department heads to provide financial guidance for strategic initiatives.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies for new projects or investments.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management to facilitate decision-making.

Implementing and maintaining internal financial controls

• Implement and maintain robust internal financial control systems.
• Ensure business operations compliance with financial concerns within the BV Group Approval Matrix.
• Collaborate with the BVA Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with the BV Code of Ethics and ensure that any applicable financials are recorded in the General Ledger or in local level files in compliance with policy.
• Regularly review and update financial policies and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.

Zone FP&A Responsibilities:

• Consolidate MO SEAP Zone financial results, costs and analyze complex operational KPIs.
• Support and prepare zone annual budget and forecast process.
• Business Planning and consolidation administrator for Zone, provide effective support to all Finance team within the Zone.
• Direct, organize and lead projects in the implementation and use of reporting tools and applications.
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Assist ad hoc project within SEAP Zone.

REQUIREMENTS

• ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent
• At least 7 - 10 years accounting and/or financial planning and analysis experience in similar or other industries.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Able to travel at short notice and accept short to mid-term overseas assignments as required