The External Reporting Manager will be instrumental in the preparation and management of comprehensive financial reports for both individual subsidiaries and the overarching Group, encompassing operations in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This role also entails the diligent project management of financial statement audits, collaborating closely with external auditors to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Furthermore, the manager will be responsible for upholding strict adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements, while simultaneously facilitating timely and transparent communication with investors, fostering trust and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.Duties & ResponsibilitiesOversee the comprehensive preparation and consolidation of financial statements for subsidiaries and the GroupCoordinate extensively with subsidiary & Group finance reporting teams to gather, validate, and reconcile financial informationDevelop, implement, and continuously improve financial reporting processes and internal controlsCompilation of financial statements, compliant to relevant reporting standards, with the support of the finance team Managing external auditors to meet critical reporting deadlines throughout the year (subsidiaries and Group audit in the Philippines, Hong Kong & Singapore)Proactively coordinate and drive audit processes with the Financial Reporting, Tax and Compliance teamsDevelop and implement strategies to ensure timely completion of audit requirementsMaintain rigorous oversight of audit timelines and deliverablesTake full responsibility for meeting and potentially accelerating reporting schedulesImplement a robust system for timely escalation of financial reporting & audit issues to the CFO & external auditorsHandle communications with regulatory agencies (Philippines SEC, Hong Kong & Singapore equivalent)Identify and promptly communicate potential risks and opportunities to the CFO, Group Financial Controller and Tax ManagerDevelop proactive mitigation strategies for potential financial reporting challengesMaintain transparent and immediate communication channels for critical financial insightsLead and drive financial reporting automation initiativesIdentify opportunities for technological enhancement in reporting processesImplement cutting-edge automation tools to improve efficiency and accuracyContinuously evaluate and integrate innovative financial reporting technologiesDevelop and implement strategic automation roadmapsMaintain close, strategic collaboration with Financial Reporting, Tax & Compliance teamsDevelop and maintain strong interdepartmental communication channelsWork closely with Financial Reporting team to ensure seamless information flow and consistent reporting standardsCoordinate with Tax team to align financial reporting with tax strategies and compliance requirementsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Professional certification required (CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent)7 to 10 years of experience in financial reporting with an audit firmExpertise in multinational corporate environments with a presence in Singapore and Hong Kong is a plusExtensive track record of managing complex Group and subsidiary financial reportingAdvanced knowledge of international accounting standards (IFRS/PFRS)Expert proficiency in financial reporting software, consolidation tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilitiesTechnical CompetenciesAdvanced financial consolidation softwareEnterprise resource planning (ERP) systemsData analytics and automation toolsAdvanced spreadsheet and financial modeling skillsProficiency in emerging financial reporting technologies