Lead Finance Specialist - Accounting Operations

ns and corporate policies.

• Own and manage the full statutory audit lifecycle, from planning and coordination to resolution of audit findings, acting as the primary liaison for external auditors.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Regional business line, Tax, Legal, Treasury, Operations etc.) to collect, validate, and reconcile financial data and ensure completeness of disclosures.

• Maintain strong relationships and manage engagements with external auditors to ensure timely and efficient audits.

• Ensure adherence to and reporting of key statutory and tax KPIs, and contribute to the continuous strengthening of internal controls.

• Support and lead Lean and process improvement initiatives to enhance statutory reporting processes, controls, and efficiency.

• Act as country / entity Controller, with a sound understanding of business drivers, and proactively identify and report financial risks to the Region Controller.

• Oversee STAT to GAAP adjustments in Statutory HFM and ensure correct postings in SAP dual ledger (L1).

• Lead deep-dive analysis and drive reduction of legal entity-level Stat-to-GAAP (S2G) reconciling items, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and simplification goals.

• Coordinate and provide timely, accurate data to tax teams to facilitate tax calculations, compliance, and filings.

Required Qualifications

• Certificated Public Accountant / Commerce post qualification from an accredited college or university

• Overall 7+ years working experience in financial reporting and audits

• SAP, FDL, HFM experience preferred

Desired Characteristics

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP/local accounting standards and legal requirements).

• Familiarity with SAP, HFM, or other financial reporting tools is a plus.

• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Analytical mindset and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.

• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple priorities.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No