Accounting Manager

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Head of Finance (currently the Interim role held by the Finance Controller ANZ)
• Dotted Line Oversight: Accountant (ANZ), AP Associate (ANZ)
• Liaises with: Global Capability Centre (GCC) Shared Services Team, including Record to Report (RTR), Order to Cash (OTC), and Procure to Pay (PTP) functions based in India

Ownership

• Manage rebates lifecycle: creation, annual rollover, settlement, and monthly reporting.
• Experience with SAP HANA CCM rebate module is highly advantageous.
• Prepare and maintain regular cash flow forecasts across ANZ entities + Coordinate FX requirements with global treasury and ensure timely execution.
• Own the general ledger and ensure accuracy and integrity across all accounts.

Operational Excellence

• Deliver accurate month-end close by Work Day 4.
• Review, validate, and post journal entries prepared by GCC.
• Manage monthly accruals and prepayment schedules.
• Review and ensure accuracy of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor overdue customer balances and report on collection status.
• Provide operational support and oversight to the AP Associate.

Compliance & Audit

• Review and support preparation of GST and FBT submissions.
• Prepare workings and gather documentation for quarterly limited reviews and annual audits.
• Perform regular reviews of general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with local GAAP and IFRS.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrate proactive and self-driven approach with a strong sense of ownership.
• Show willingness to learn, ask questions, and figure things out independently.
• Communicate effectively and manage stakeholders confidently.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
• Apply attention to detail with a process improvement mindset.
• Adapt to a fast-paced, matrix environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement process automation where possible.

Other requirements that will be essential for the Fixed term Contract Role are as follows:

• SAP Proficient

• CA/CPA or Finance Qualification/Experience

• 5+ Year experience in similar role/s

• IFRS/GAAP Experience and Technical Knowledge

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

• Rebate Reconciliations and Rebates in SAP Module Experience

• Proven experience in finance management and sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.

• Good communication skills.

• Strong leadership qualities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Auditing experience.

• Compliance oriented.

• Analytical skills.

Other General Responsibilities and Duties

• Overseeing the statutory year-end process, including dealing with auditors and external advisors.

• Year End Pack Preparation for sign off on the 15th April 2026

• Review of all major balance sheet reconciliations, with some BS reconciliations to be performed

• Rebate Reconciliations with Review, Settlement and Creation in SAP Rebate Module

• Treasury and Banking Management and Administration, including FEC and Hedging Contracts

• Management and Review of Shared Service

• Cash Flow and WC Forecasting

• Manage FX risk through FEC Contracts

• Preparing financial reports.

• Reviewing the company's financial statements to ensure they are accurate

• Capturing and reviewing financial transactions in SAP.

• Streamlining accounting functions and operations.

Coordinating audit processes, liaising with external and internal auditors

• Monitoring and implementing internal controls and standard operating procedures

• Drive accurate Cash Flow and Working Capital Forecasts to manage liquidity.