Assistant Manager, Financial Reporting (Contract, convertible to Perm)

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Support the preparation of management reports and variance analyses, and contribute to clear financial commentary for management review.
• Prepare supporting schedules and materials for executive, audit committee, and board reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors, IPO advisors, and regulators as directed by the Finance Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of SEC filings, including Form S-1, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and related disclosures for NASDAQ-listed or IPO-ready entities.
• Support IPO readiness activities, including financial statement conversion, disclosure drafting, and coordination with underwriters and legal advisors.

2. Technical Accounting & Policy Development

• Assist in researching, drafting, and reviewing technical accounting memoranda on complex accounting issues (e.g. revenue recognition, share-based compensation, business combinations, lease accounting).
• Monitor new accounting standards and assist in assessing their impact on the Group.

3. Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

• Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist in risk assessments and help address control gaps in collaboration with finance stakeholders.
• Help maintain SOPs, reporting calendars, and training materials to support reporting efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and automation initiatives for reporting processes and systems.

Qualifications& Requirements

• Degree holder in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent professional qualification.
• CPA/ACCA or equivalent certification (or actively pursuing).
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience; Big 4 background is preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP financial reporting and SEC filings.
• Exposure to NASDAQ IPO or public company reporting environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance frameworks and internal control concepts.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANAwould be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly.
• High level of integrity and a collaborative, ownership-driven approach to work.