Pacific Batteries Pte Limited, is a subsidiary of CJ Patel and Company Pte Limited specialized in Design, Development, Manufacturing, Lead recycle and Marketing of lead-acid Batteries for Automotive, Marine, Deep Cycle, Golf cart, Traction and VRLA (Solar, UPS, Telecom) Application.  We are seeking to appoint a suitability qualified and experienced Finance Manager to be based in Lami.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for management of finance functions at Pacific Batteries Pte Limited (PBPL). This is a collaborative role and requires working closely with senior managers and multiple operating departments to provide monitoring, analysis and reporting to support future planning and decision making.

• Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts including timely and accurate financial statements and annual reports
• Management of monthly and quarterly financial, operational and Board reporting
• Oversight of end of year financial functions, including KPI reporting and variance analysis
• Manage and oversee AR, AP, General Ledger
• Preparation of costing models across services, capex and review of overseas materials ordering
• Prepare and support internal and external audit process
• Maintenance and documentation of accounting procedures & policies
• Identifying areas to improve business efficiencies and reduce costs, reviewing rates and charges
• Proving leadership including mentoring and staff development
• Working closely with Executive Leadership team to deliver reports, analysis findings, potential risk areas and forecast opportunities
• Co-ordinating and working with Managers to manage risk assessment programs and registers.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting/Finance with minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience in management reporting including variance and financial analysis/KPIs
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations and industry legislation
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and negotiation skills with attention to detail
• Working knowledge of manufacturing sector and ability to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge

Remuneration:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate to commensurate with qualification and experience.