Finance Transformation Accounting Lead

**2 Year Fixed Term Contract**

FINANCE TRANSFORMATION ACCOUNTING LEAD

Position Purpose:
Our client, a global mining services provider is seeking a highly experienced Finance Transformation Accounting Lead to support the delivery of a global finance transformation program. This critical position is designed to enhance efficiencies, drive process improvement, and centralize accounting processes across the organization. The successful candidate will play a vital role in enabling the finance function to add strategic value while delivering actionable insights and maintaining the highest standards of governance and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimization & Improvement

- Identify and implement enhancements to accounting processes to elevate efficiency, accuracy, and control.
- Lead or support automation initiatives to reduce manual interventions.
- Develop comprehensive process documentation, SOPs, and scalable control frameworks.
- Collaborate with the group finance and systems teams on ERP developments aligned with transformation initiatives.

Month-End Process Enhancement

- Drive improvements to month-end close activities to shorten timelines and improve accuracy.
- Partner with corporate and regional finance teams to optimize reconciliations, accruals, journals, and reporting processes.
- Design and implement standardized, scalable month-end procedures to enhance global consistency.
- Collaborate with FP&A teams to develop and embed standardized month-end review reports.

Centralization & Standardization

- Support the centralization of finance functions into shared services models globally.
- Assist in consolidating international finance operations and optimizing/offshoring APAC finance tasks.
- Implement consistent processes, templates, and reporting tools across multiple business units.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal policies through standardized practice frameworks.

Finance Governance & Reporting

- Contribute to finance governance activities, including implementing fit-for-purpose policies and procedures.
- Facilitate the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports during transitional phases.
- Safeguard financial integrity and audit readiness during transformation rollout.
- Deliver ad hoc analysis and reporting to inform decision-making effectively.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Essential:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (mandatory).
- Professional designation such as CA/CPA required.
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in global/multinational organizations or within Big 4 accounting firms.
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial accounting processes with a strong emphasis on best practices.
- Proven track record in identifying and implementing process improvements, including standardization efforts within complex organizations.
- Expertise in month-end close and reconciliations, with the ability to simplify and enhance processes.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
- Analytical mindset coupled with exceptional attention to detail and a process-driven approach.
- Self-motivated professional capable of managing competing deadlines and delivering results.
- Strong team player and communicator, comfortable working in dynamic environments.
- Outstanding planning, organizational, and coordination abilities.

Why Join our client?
This is a rare opportunity to lead change in a global environment where your expertise and leadership will deliver measurable impact. From transforming processes and systems to fostering alignment across the finance function, this role is a true career-building opportunity. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

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