Finance Manager – Accounting and Reporting Function

Finance Manager – Accounting and Reporting Function Reporting to the EMEA and APAC Regional Controller, as a Finance Manager you will lead our APAC accounting team in managing multiple legal entities across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will act as a key business partner to our Regional Leadership team, while also ensuring accurate financial reporting for Group and statutory purposes. This role requires strong leadership skills, a collaborative mindset, and a deep understanding of regional accounting regulations. Key Responsibilities Manage a team of accounting professionals (c.a. 5-6 people) who work cross-functionally with business teams across the region. Ownership of all operational activities in relation to your teams’ scope (including the month-close activities), ensuring that relevant deadlines are met. Conduct comprehensive investigation of the full balance sheet and profit and loss statements to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and support strategic decision‑making. Preparation and review of various deliverables to support both internal and external financial reporting needs, including analytic commentary and the preparation of supplementary financial analysis for management and other stakeholders. Oversee and be involved in the day‑to‑day bookkeeping and financial transactions of the organization; ensuring compliance with local regulations and international accounting standards. Reviewing of periodic VAT and tax returns. Reviewing of regulatory reporting. Involvement in the Group’s annual budget process. Manage the annual audit process and preparation of the annual financial statements. Coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance with local reporting requirements and tax regulations. Ad hoc reporting and other accounting tasks as required. Collaborate with external parties as may be required. Assist the business to achieve commercial objectives, including the ability to act as an adviser on financial matters. As a leader you will be responsible for driving change when necessary, delivering communications and directions to the team in supporting the development and engagement of employees at all levels. Promote and build Alter Domus' brand and culture both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador and role model to employees, clients, customers and other external stakeholders. Foster a culture of continuous learning and development, encouraging employees to enhance their skills and knowledge. Drive a culture of compliance and risk control to mitigate financial, operational and reputational risks. Promote ethical business practices, enhancing the company's reputation and social impact and ensuring Alter Domus maintains the highest Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) standards. Profile A minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or CPA. Solid knowledge of financial and accounting regulations (IFRS) and procedures. Fluency in English is required. Experience in the financial services or alternative investments industry is highly desirable. SAP S4 Hana knowledge will be considered an asset. Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast‑growing and dynamic environment, especially in industries that are undergoing rapid digit transformation. You are able to work effectively, respecting all deadlines with minimal management, guidance/supervision. Leadership & Behavioural Competencies You will possess strong interpersonal skills – influencing and building trust quickly, navigating complexity and ambiguity with confidence and negotiating with tenacity and focus. You will be decisive and persuasive to achieve the results. You will be able to manage diverse stakeholders ranging from board members to finance professionals in the team. You will demonstrate personal resilience in the context of an international company in high‑growth mode. You will demonstrate superior business insight and commercial acumen combined with strong technical expertise, analytical problem‑solving skills. You will have an intellectual curiosity and a global mind‑set, allowing you to partner effectively across teams and beyond with agility and flexibility. You will challenge the current status quo to improve things. You will be adept at managing competing demands on your time, actively prioritising and remaining calm under pressure while navigating complexity and challenges with confidence and resilience. You should have a strategic focus but retain an appropriate level of hands‑on management. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to high integrity and ethics. #J-18808-Ljbffr