Bain & Company, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

In this 18-month contractual role, we are looking for an experienced professional to drive day-to-day operations and provide leverage to transform our finance processes. Responsibilities will cover 6 countries across SE Asia, touching on all core areas of financial accounting as well as managing/supporting ad hoc projects. To be successful, the individual should be able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment, comfortable working with various internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will integrate seamlessly into our diverse and experienced finance team, creating operational efficiencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

•    Financial Accounting & Compliance

o  Support the monthly and year-end closing activities (financial and management aspects) across our 6 markets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

o   Support year end audits, managing and coordinating audit processes, liaising with external auditors, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

o   Review/reconcile financial and management numbers for accuracy, suggesting course of action if any adjustments are needed

o   Review and ensure timely and accurate filing of GST/VAT/SST returns, including reconciliation of related accounts.

o   Work with internal/external tax team on tax audits across SE Asia, tax refund process, includes preparing supporting documentation, resolving issues/discrepancies from tax office, monitoring progress, and updating leadership

o   Work with our Vietnam provider on business and compliance matters

o   Support the team on payroll and mobility related matters

•    Projects and Process Improvements

o   Review permanent establishment for SEA entities, support tax activities (e.g. intercompany transactions, profit remittance, withholding tax requirements, debt to equity loan agreements, MY service tax refund application)

o   Critically review current processes, suggest improvements, and collaboratively implement improvements

o   Undertake and support ad hoc projects aligned with business needs, working alongside the team to implement changes while managing stakeholders 

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

•    Bachelor's degree in accounting with minimum of 8-10+ years of relevant post-qualification experience (background in audit & assurance preferred)

•    Track record of delivering work on-time and zero defect; experience in a multi-geography/currency context preferred

•    Excellent English communication skills (Written and verbal), ability to effectively communicate accounting information, policies, and/or procedures

•    Ability to analyze financial data and think critically

•    Strong systems proficiency in Excel to synthesize data

•    Ability to understand concepts and data flows while offering opinions and ideas for improvement.

•    Ability to learn financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Workday, Tableau).

•    Meticulous and capable of working multiple projects independently and as a team.

•    Flexible and adaptable to change with a passion for results

•    An ethical individual that acts with high levels of integrity at all times.