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KEF has earned a reputation as the premier manufacturer of stunning, audiophile-quality audio solutions for modern home theatre, hi-fi, pro-audio, custom installation & personal use applications. KEF products are distributed around the world and have won awards globally.KEF’s strategy is to expand its product portfolio with premium wireless speaker products to capture a new consumer audience, beyond the traditional Hi-Fi consumer. This requires the establishment of new, high-quality offline and online distribution channels and requires a new approach to the market (incl. a strong focus on Ecommerce and Digital Marketing). This new strategy is part of an exciting journey for a well-established and profitable company with further opportunities for growth in the coming years.Role Overview:The Senior Finance Manager leads the management of financial operations across region Europe ensuring compliance with all internal and regulatory controls. Leading a team of 5 employees (of which 4 are direct reports), focusing on finance, accounting, analysis, reporting, auditing, taxation, compliance, risk management, cross-departmental collaboration and ensuring alignment with business goals. This role manages and executes the day-to-day financial and accounting activities, conduct monthly and other regular financial reconciliations and reporting, and manage the audit process. Preparing and reviewing year-end statutory accounts (IFRS & local GAAP) and continuously improving financial processes, and controls will also be key aspects of your role. The candidate will work closely with local and headquarters finance team, regional sales leaders, respective country sales lead and enabling function leaders.Responsibilities:Manage and prepare accurate group’s consolidated financial reporting and presentation for timely submissionResponsible for cashflow & treasury reporting, and regular reporting packages to holding companiesHandle audits, tax, and statutory filing requirements both locally and regionally. Assist in audit process, statutory and tax filings; compliance of applicable regulatory requirements (such as accounting standards and taxation), proactive to grasp & sort out new regulatory requirements timelyStrengthen internal controls and mitigation risks.Work with and supporting local and overseas finance teams for timely deliverable of management and statutory reporting, with the objectives to ensure the compliance of internal control policies and external accounting standardsResponsible for statutory reporting, sub-consolidation, reporting packages and deal with overseas auditors and bankers for sub-consolidated results and bank covenants complianceWork with headquarter finance team and act as HQ focal point; assist financial controller in managing, streamlining and improving the accounting, consolidation and reporting processes. Review, establish and standardize procedures for finance operation efficiency.Participate and contribute to new system implementation projects, aiming at enhancement of finance and business operation and in alignment of finance and business objectivesManage and develop a team of finance professionals.Supporting on-going and ad-hoc projects both locally and regionallyRequirements:A university degree in Accounting or Business-related field or equivalent experienceQualified Accountant is a mustSubstantial relevant experience, of which 5 years will be in a managerial / supervisory rolePrior experience in wholesales, distribution and retail businessKnowledge in IBM FC Cognos platform; and BI analytic tools are advantageousAdvanced excel skill, ERP system knowledge with SAP implementation is a plusBe able to interpret and analyze business operation data; and possess strong business acumenDetailed-minded, accurate, independent, self-motivated, pro-active and organized individual with good interpersonal and influential skills to work with all levels of stakeholdersAbility to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlinesPrevious experience of working in an international context is essentialAbility to deliver effectively through and with others while fostering a positive collaborative team environmentStrong work ethic with a high degree of integrityEstablished business partnering skills with effective influencing skills and the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders at different levels of the businessCoach team members and support in the development of the teamFlexible and adaptableBe able to work in fast-paced environment; Fluent communication in English Hybrid working mode, Daily attendance at the office is required for the first 6 months for onboarding and integration purposes.For more company details, please visit our website at offer attractive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities to the right candidate. Please send your full resume with current and expected salary by clicking 'Apply'.We are an equal opportunity employer. The information provided by you will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purpose only.All personal data collected during the application process will be kept for 12 months after its completion, and will be destroyed thereafter.