Finance Controller
Kantar Myanmar Limited
Total des années d'expérience :12 years, 10 Mois
• Supervised the production of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements, forecasts and varaince analysis reports for senior leadership and related departments.
• Directed the accounting, validating process and budgeting policies by applying SOX controls and full compliance with IAS and IFRS standards for all transactions.
• Tracked financial data with SAP and ran regular analytics to maintain strong financial overview.
• Safeguarded all bank accounts to regulate accuracy of deposits and withdrawals.
• Reviewed operation procedures to train and support staff to maintain uniform accounting methods and policy adherence across departments.
• Interacted with independent auditors and external accounting firm for tax returns and annual audits.
• Advised department leaders on finance related contractual terms and monitored on projects completion and fund receive on time.
• Helped formulate budget and prepared monthly variance analyses and publish timely monthly financial statements to CFO and Head Office.
• Developed and educated internal staff for internal control guidelines, policies and procedures for budget accounting administration.
• Reviewed expenses and authorized disbursements to meet business objectives for materials, expenditures and subscribers porfolio to meet budget KPIs.
• Advised management on successful strategies to achieve the short- and long-term objectives of promotion campaigns.
• Ensured to align group validation procedures for expenditure commitments and purchases according to the IFRS and IAS.
• Reviewed and monitored compliance with state regulatory requirements and verified standard factors in defining costing analysis.
• Led audit process including reviewing and observing operations and activities, interviewing auditee regarding work process, identifying areas of risk in internal controls and procedures.
• Documented results of audit work and prepared timely reports highlighting findings to Lead Auditor and quality assurance managers.
• Advised teams on controls improvements and management strategies to improve future results and overall compliance.
• Identified areas of improvement and documented problems in reports to department leadership.
• Shared knowledge and developed team building for team improvement activities.
• Trained team members after each audit and review performance of each team members for improvements.
• Managed finance team to ensure that all accounting of the company's Cash flows, Expenses and Revenues are in accordance with the company's accounting policies and procedures.
• Monitored funds are available to meet ongoing operational, and report on management on time.
• Forecasted budgets, expenditures, and revenue, and developed goals to adjust plans and achieve targets.
• Coordinated accurate and timely reporting to senior management and department leads to meet global time line.
• Monitored on suppliers statements and ensured sellers were being paid accordingly on time.
• Liaised with internal and independent auditors to complete audit requirements.
• Ensured all tax requirements are fulfilled according to local tax regulations.
• Produced regular and thorough monthly reports highlighting important financial metrics and accounting information.
• Assisted with preparing accounts and coordinating audits of financial records and accounting controls.
• Reviewed and posted journal entries and completed reconciliations for month-end closings in line with IAS and IFRS standards.
• Helped implement updates to reporting systems and tracking procedures to improve accounting management team’s control and access to information.
• Reviewed bank statements and reconciled bank and company records.
• Liaised with suppliers on purchasing, issuing purchase orders and arranged payments on time.
• Assisted accurate invoice creation, issuance and collections by identifying aged accounts and preparing correspondence to collect debts.
• Arranged air tickets for employees, office transportation arrangments and monitored health insurance packages.
• Worked with clients to gather necessary information to complete required documents for audit.
• Documented audit procedures and findings according to generally accepted auditing standards.
• Maintained strict client confidentiality to satisfy company policy and government regulations.
• Strengthened multi-tasking capabilities to promote quality work while meeting stringent deadlines.
• Employed clear, informed communication strategy to deliver timely responses to both general and complex inquiries.
• Performed basic accounting tasks, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, preparation of financial statements, and cash flow analysis.
• Supported general accounting tasks to complete the monthly close process.
• Prepared and managed schedules for accruals, asset depreciation, and prepaid expenses.
• Prepared and filed quarterly tax returns with on-time submissions to state governments, including quarterly sales tax filings and payments.
• Provided detailed analysis, documentation, and explanations for all recorded transactions.
• Helped set up books for clients and met with each to review financial matters.
• Supported accounts payable activities, contributing to timely and accurate invoice creation and issuance.
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business, Skill level completed