Reporting Manager

Job title: Reporting Manager

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Job description: Reporting Manager – Bangsar South Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Reporting Manager plays a key role within Finance Operations, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting for group, management, and statutory purposes. This includes ensuring compliance with IFRS, local statutory laws, and internal policies. The role also involves advising the Cluster Controller on complex accounting issues, interpreting changes in local regulations, and supporting tax and statutory compliance activities in line with S&N MAP and SOx frameworks. As a people manager, the Reporting Manager is responsible for supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of direct reports, including performance appraisals and objective setting. The role also oversees the optimisation and documentation of Record-to-Report (R2R) processes and identifies opportunities for process improvements and potential migrations. What will you be doing The role ensures all financial transactions are accurately detailed and compliant with group standards, including Minimum Acceptable Practices and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. It involves delivering high-quality, timely reporting for group and statutory purposes, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles using tools like Hyperion, SAP, or MS AX, and maintaining balance sheet integrity through accurate reconciliations. The position also provides ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support, while working closely with internal and external auditors, advisors, and regulatory authorities to meet reporting requirements. In addition to technical responsibilities, the role includes handling and developing direct reports, being responsible for the objective setting and performance appraisal process. It plays a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives aimed at process standardisation, efficiency gains, and risk reduction. Collaboration with transactional accounting teams is crucial, as is working with the Finance Controller to assess and implement changes driven by internal business needs or evolving external accounting and reporting standards. What will you need to be successful The ideal candidate holds a degree-level education along with a recognised professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CMA, or an equivalent. They must possess strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly in IFRS reporting, and have fluency in both English and the local language. A minimum of seven years of post-qualification experience is required, either in a global accounting firm or in an industry setting, with at least two years of experience in handling people. The candidate should have a proven track record to analyze complex financial data, draw sound conclusions, and propose practical solutions. Strong interpersonal skills and experience in leading teams are crucial, along with a demonstrated ability to work optimally with diverse stakeholders. The role demands someone who can respond quickly and crucially to challenges, make tough decisions when necessary, and escalate issues appropriately to ensure smooth financial operations. You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/) Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options. Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities! Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more. Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles). Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship. Stay connected and receive alerts for jobs like this by joining our talent community. We’re more than just a company – we’re a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check our Glassdoor page for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited. , life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our new website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.

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Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job date: Sun, 18 May 2025 22:40:05 GMT

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