Senior Manager Accounting

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

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PURPOSE

The role is responsible for managing a team of 10 to 15 Accountants and Analysts dedicated to the financial management of all SITA entities within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. In addition, the GEO Senior Manager Accounting APAC acts as the SITA Group process owner of external reporting activities across all geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as manager of the APAC accounting and reporting team composed of 10-15 Accountants and Analysts located in different countries. This includes:
• Coordinate the completion of month-end, quarter-end and year-end SITA Group General Ledger closing activities for SITA APAC entities in collaboration with the SITA Group process owner of General Accounting activities;
• Ensure that accounting reconciliations and properly done and provide reporting for areas of responsibility to the SITA Financial Control management;
• Ensure compliance with SITA Group accounting policies and internal control procedures and guidelines;
• Provide guidance to business partners in accounting practices and provide advices for various accounting items;
• Ensure the completion of the filing and accuracy of SITA APAC local financial statements, VAT returns, corporate income tax returns and any other local financial reporting activities;
• Ensure compliance of local financial reporting with local regulation;
• Provision of audit documentation for external audit and internal audit;
• Escalate and resolve issues and inefficiencies with external auditors;
• Supervise local accounting activities for entities with separate local accounting process and ensure reconciliation with SITA Group General Ledger;
• Coordinate with SITA APAC Tax team on all tax-specific topics;
• Assist in managing process improvements and in delivering department project initiatives;
• Ensure consistency of processes with other SITA geographies through regular alignment with other GEO Senior Managers.
  

Act as SITA Group process owner for local reporting activities across all SITA geographies. This includes:

• Management and enhancement of processes, activities and controls to be put in place by the 4 SITA geographies;
• Identify and ensure maintenance of the SITA reporting tool for local reporting;
• Act as SITA SPOC with SITA Group auditor for defining the process and audit timeline of all SITA entities covered by Group auditor;
• Maintain SITA local reporting template for all IFRS-based financial statements in collaboration with SITA Group IFRS Expert;
• Resolve local audit process inefficiencies with Group auditor;
• Regularly report financial reporting status to SITA top management.
  

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• At least 8 years of work experience in an accounting and audit environment preferably within a medium to large international company with a matrix business structure (Big 4 or shared service center);
• Experience with local financial reporting practice within several countries of the APAC region;
• Significant experience in successfully managing a medium size team of accountants and analysts with the ability to provide direction to meet finance objectives;
• Experience in managing the audit process for a medium size multinational organization;- Prior experience in change management is an advantage;
• Experience in implementing financial systems is desirable;
• Experience of preparing and delivering effective presentations to middle and senior management.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Languages: Fluent in English;
• Good knowledge of accounting and reporting tools (Oracle, Onestream, Anaplan) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT);
• Good knowledge of IFRS standards.
  
  

PROFESSION COMPETENCIES

• Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Financial Acumen
• Info Gathering&Processing
• Quality Control
• Reporting
• Risk Analysis
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Communication
• Creating & Innovating
• Customer Focus
• Developing Talent
• Impact & Influence
• Leading Execution
• Managing Performance
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork
  
  

Education & Qualifications

• University Degree in Accounting and Finance - Professional accounting qualification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant Association of Chartered Accountants Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Chartered Institute of Management Accountants )- Project and Change Management training is an advantage
  
  

What We Offer

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)

Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

Professional Development: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.

Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

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