Senior Manager Financial Compliance

Accountabilities :

• Review Global processes and assess its implication on financial compliance
• Provide insights to leadership for effective risk identification and support in implementation of actions for risk mitigation (such as Key Risk Indicators as per COSO Framework)
• Drive Aligned Assurance program in collaboration with Legal Ethical Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit (Assurance Partners)
• Develop and execute a comprehensive automation strategy for the Global Financial Compliance Function, leveraging low-code / no-code platforms, AI, and process mining tools to enhance continuous controls monitoring.
• Oversee the implementation of tech-driven solutions, including AI-powered dashboards, predictive analytics models, and automated testing procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with IT, audit teams, and technology vendors to integrate new solutions seamlessly within existing systems and workflows.
• Managing a team of experienced professionals to ensure business delivery (This includes all the admin related responsibilities).

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Strong awareness of Financial Risk & Controls and effective ways of risk management
• Strong, effective communication in relation to key stakeholders (global, regional, local), including senior managers
• Global player : ability to think globally but to work effectively on regional and local level by considering different cultures and ways of working
• Stay abreast of changing rules and legislation; and the implement the ongoing testing requirements and documentation accordingly.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity; ability to self-learn and to continuously identify areas of improvement in existing processes.
• Ability to influence management and bring a consensus

Qualifications

Critical knowledge

• Deep understanding of financial compliance and internal controls concepts
• Solid understanding of control documentation requirements and how it is implemented / sustained
• Advanced Data Analysis and Technology skills are required. Excellent skills with Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint are desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, knowledge of internal controls, business process best practices within agrochemicals / manufacturing environment, and auditing techniques.
• Good understanding and practical exposure to PCAOB, COSO & US / China SOX requirements

Critical experience

• Chartered Accountant / Finance Graduation / Post Graduation qualification
• CISA is preferable but not mandatory
• 12-14 years of post Qualification experience including in Financial Compliance or Auditing experience with SAP / ERP in a decentralized environment. Experience in coordinating and / or supporting internal control testing programs including relationship management with external auditors
• Worked in large, multinational organizations.
• Exposure to Shared Service Environment is advantage. Experience in Big4 Audit firm is added advantage.
• Exposed to senior management / stakeholder management linked to written communication, face-to-face discussions and formal presentations
• Good and firm understanding in the design, implementation and monitoring of internal controls, risk libraries and compliance process management

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities without losing focus is necessary.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, including strong English skills (written and spoken); must be able to communicate well with senior management in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to communicate complicated issues in an easy to understand and concise method.
• Self-starter, positive attitude, high-energy, motivated, enthusiastic with an outgoing, can-do attitude.
• Ability to drive changes and implementation of processes and standards.

Critical leadership capabilities

• Project management
• People / team management
• Decision Making
• Sets ambitious strategic goals
• Leads change and holds ambiguity
• Builds a culture of innovation
• Customer Centricity
• Develops people, organization and self
• Collaborates across boundaries
• Courage and risk-management ability

Role purpose :

• Support Global leadership in driving compliant financial processes and behaviors that ensure complete and accurate financial reporting, safeguard financial assets and prevent and / or detect fraud.
• Implement and maintain a robust internal control framework supported by an efficient performance monitoring process
• Actively support the design and implementation of critical transformation processes to embed relevant Financial Compliance aspects.
• Support management in the identification and mitigation of key Financial Compliance risks. Provide pro-active, intelligent information to support decision making, mitigate risks, prevent fraud and safeguard assets.
• Raise capability of finance and non-finance colleagues in area of financial compliance through education and awareness
• Support, guide and share best practice with management for implementation of financial compliance areas
• Lead the cultural shift towards technological adoption by developing training programs, upskilling team members, and fostering data-driven decision-making within the compliance function.
• Drive and support management on Internal Control Self-Assessment.

Accountabilities :

• Review Global processes and assess its implication on financial compliance
• Provide insights to leadership for effective risk identification and support in implementation of actions for risk mitigation (such as Key Risk Indicators as per COSO Framework)
• Drive Aligned Assurance program in collaboration with Legal Ethical Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit (Assurance Partners)
• Develop and execute a comprehensive automation strategy for the Global Financial Compliance Function, leveraging low-code / no-code platforms, AI, and process mining tools to enhance continuous controls monitoring.
• Oversee the implementation of tech-driven solutions, including AI-powered dashboards, predictive analytics models, and automated testing procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.
• Collaborate with IT, audit teams, and technology vendors to integrate new solutions seamlessly within existing systems and workflows.
• Managing a team of experienced professionals to ensure business delivery (This includes all the admin related responsibilities).

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Strong awareness of Financial Risk & Controls and effective ways of risk management
• Strong, effective communication in relation to key stakeholders (global, regional, local), including senior managers
• Global player : ability to think globally but to work effectively on regional and local level by considering different cultures and ways of working
• Stay abreast of changing rules and legislation; and the implement the ongoing testing requirements and documentation accordingly.
• High degree of intellectual curiosity; ability to self-learn and to continuously identify areas of improvement in existing processes.
• Ability to influence management and bring a consensus

Qualifications

Critical knowledge

• Deep understanding of financial compliance and internal controls concepts
• Solid understanding of control documentation requirements and how it is implemented / sustained
• Advanced Data Analysis and Technology skills are required. Excellent skills with Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint are desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, knowledge of internal controls, business process best practices within agrochemicals / manufacturing environment, and auditing techniques.
• Good understanding and practical exposure to PCAOB, COSO & US / China SOX requirements

Critical experience

• Chartered Accountant / Finance Graduation / Post Graduation qualification
• CISA is preferable but not mandatory
• 12-14 years of post Qualification experience including in Financial Compliance or Auditing experience with SAP / ERP in a decentralized environment. Experience in coordinating and / or supporting internal control testing programs including relationship management with external auditors
• Worked in large, multinational organizations.
• Exposure to Shared Service Environment is advantage. Experience in Big4 Audit firm is added advantage.
• Exposed to senior management / stakeholder management linked to written communication, face-to-face discussions and formal presentations
• Good and firm understanding in the design, implementation and monitoring of internal controls, risk libraries and compliance process management

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Ability to handle multiple and shifting priorities without losing focus is necessary.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, including strong English skills (written and spoken); must be able to communicate well with senior management in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to communicate complicated issues in an easy to understand and concise method.
• Self-starter, positive attitude, high-energy, motivated, enthusiastic with an outgoing, can-do attitude.
• Ability to drive changes and implementation of processes and standards.

Critical leadership capabilities

• Project management
• People / team management
• Decision Making
• Sets ambitious strategic goals
• Leads change and holds ambiguity
• Builds a culture of innovation
• Customer Centricity
• Develops people, organization and self
• Collaborates across boundaries
• Courage and risk-management ability

Skills Required

Internal Controls, Financial Compliance, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management