Mgr, Finance

Job Description

DFS Global Finance Services is building our team of accounting professionals towards our NextGen Finance vision. The candidate will have the opportunity to join the Center of Excellence leveraging new technologies, Process Reengineering, Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and Data Analytics to create value for the individual and the Company. Additionally, DFS invests in people development and facilitates dynamic career moves across various accounting functions such as Regional Controllers, Group Reporting, Transformation Office and Global Tax.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to oversee the Procure to Pay (P2P) function, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager of the P2P function. The candidate will be responsible for:

Leading and guiding the team to perform the daily operations in the Procure to Pay (P2P) function and ensure timely closing of the accounts during month-end
Ensure all payment transactions are complete, accurate and processed in a timely manner
Partner and liaise with business partners/suppliers / merchandising / planning / warehouse / logistics relating to invoices for payment actively assisting the team in resolving payment issues
Plan and manage month-end / year-end P2P closing procedures
Review and supervise the team on preparing reconciliations, management & statutory reports, balance sheet schedules and statement of accounts
Respond and follow up promptly on internal and external parties’ issues and queries, ensuring timely resolution of issues / queries
Ensure procedures in compliance with prevailing corporate policies, internal controls and regulatory requirements
Pilot and spearhead best practices for process improvements, with regular review of processes to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
Review and resolve exceptions from Robotic Process Automation (RPA), supplier invoice interface system (Concur, Coupa and IVI)
Prepare & formulate ad-hoc management reports and lead / participate in projects as assigned
Partner with internal and external auditors as necessary, and support tax / legal reporting requirements with timely submission
Provide resource planning, staff development and coaching to the team

through digital tools such SAP & BPC (ERP), RPA Blue Prism, IVI e-invoicing OCR, Coupa, SAP Concur, Freshservice; partnering with Procurement, Merchandising, Planning & Warehouse to deliver excellence in operational support with timely and accurate payments and to drive continuous process improvement. The candidate should have strong accounting concepts and analytical skills, be an active change catalyst with a growth mindset and be open to cross functional rotations.

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
8 years of experience, preferably from a MNC environment
CA/CPA certified
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experienced in people management skills

DFS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy and practice to employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency and to provide all employees with a workplace that is free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications such as education, work experience and talent, and are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected by law.

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