Group Head Reporting & Analysis

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Responsible for managing the financial reporting and closing process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial information for management, group reporting, statutory requirements, and audit purposes. The role oversees financial reporting activities, balance sheet governance, intercompany reconciliation, SOX compliance, and the development of reporting team members.

1. Financial Closing & Reporting

· Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.

· Ensure timely submission of management reporting and group reporting packages.

· Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, reclassifications, and other closing adjustments.

· Monitor closing timelines and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure all reporting deadlines are met.

· Review Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports to ensure completeness and accuracy prior to submission.

· Perform detailed variance analysis against budget or forecast and prior period

· Perform reconciliation between General Ledger balances and management reporting schedules.

2. Balance Sheet Management

· Ensure timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.

· Review account reconciliations and aging reports.

· Investigate and resolve unreconciled items and unusual transactions.

· Monitor balance sheet details and adequacy of provision

· Ensure appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with PSAK, Group Accounting Policies, and Regional Reporting Guidelines.

3. Compliance, Controls & Audit

· Ensure compliance with SOX controls and reporting deadlines.

· Support internal and external audits

· Ensure financial reporting processes are supported by adequate documentation

4. Intercompany & Group Reporting

· Manage intercompany reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies with counterparties.

· Coordinate with regional and global finance teams to resolve reporting differences.

5. Forecasting & Planning Support

· Support annual budget, forecast, and quarterly reforecast processes.

· Provide actual financial results and trend analysis

6. Process Improvement & Systems

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting quality and closing efficiency.

· Develop and standardize reporting templates, reconciliation schedules, and analytical tools.

7. Team Management

- Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.

- Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with reporting requirements