Accounting Manager

Job Description

As the Manager Accounting & Tax (APAC) & Global Payroll at Spaulding Ridge, you will be responsible for leading the full spectrum of accounting operations, statutory compliance, tax management, and payroll governance across the APAC region. Your role will ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with local GAAP / IFRS, manage regional audits, drive tax strategy and compliance, and oversee end-to-end global payroll processes in coordination with regional HR and global payroll partners.**Key Responsibilities:**- **Regional Accounting (APAC)** - Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities for APAC entities. - Ensure accurate reporting under IFRS/local GAAP and alignment with global accounting policies. - Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions. - Manage consolidation submissions and variance analysis for FP&A teams. - Oversee regional audits (statutory, internal, and external). - Drive process improvements and automation across accounting workflows.- **Tax Compliance & Strategy (APAC)** - Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance across APAC (corporate tax, GST/VAT, WHT, transfer pricing). - Manage relationships with tax advisors and authorities for assessments, audits, and filings. - Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns across jurisdictions. - Support implementation of BEPS, Pillar II, and emerging APAC tax regulatory changes. - Provide tax advisory support for business expansions, restructuring, and cross-border transactions. - Maintain tax risk controls and documentation readiness.- **Global Payroll Oversight** - Lead global payroll governance for all regions in coordination with HR and external payroll vendors. - Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local labor, tax, and social security regulations. - Review payroll reports, exception analysis, GL integrations, and payroll reconciliations. - Drive global payroll standardization process. - Implement strong controls for sensitive payroll data and SOX/ICFR compliance.- **Stakeholder Management** - Partner with regional HR, legal, compliance, and business leaders. - Collaborate with global finance teams for audits, policy implementation, and global projects. - Serve as the subject-matter expert for accounting, tax, and payroll matters for APAC leadership.- **Leadership & People Management** - Lead and mentor regional accounting and payroll teams. - Provide performance feedback, skill development, and succession planning. - Build collaboration between in-house and outsourced service teams.**Education and Experience:**- Graduate/MBA/Mcom/CA/Inter-CA- 1015 years of experience in accounting, tax, and payroll operations.- Strong exposure to multi-country APAC finance management.- Experience in global payroll operations is highly desirable.- Demonstrated experience in managing audits, complex tax issues, and global stakeholders.**Technical Skills:**- Deep knowledge of IFRS and local APAC GAAP.- Strong understanding of corporate tax, GST/VAT, transfer pricing, BEPS rules.- Expertise in payroll processes, statutory requirements, and vendor management.- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / NetSuite) and payroll platforms (ADP / Workday).- Advanced MS Excel and reporting skills.**Key Competencies:**- Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.- Ability to work under pressure with tight timelines.- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.In addition to your role responsibilities, Spaulding Ridge is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. The company believes in offering Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the VP of Human Resources, Cara Halladay (hidden_email). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability. As the Manager Accounting & Tax (APAC) & Global Payroll at Spaulding Ridge, you will be responsible for leading the full spectrum of accounting operations, statutory compliance, tax management, and payroll governance across the APAC region. Your role will ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with local GAAP / IFRS, manage regional audits, drive tax strategy and compliance, and oversee end-to-end global payroll processes in coordination with regional HR and global payroll partners.**Key Responsibilities:**- **Regional Accounting (APAC)** - Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end c

Keyskills :
AccountingTax ManagementIFRSGAAPTax ComplianceStakeholder ManagementPeople ManagementMS ExcelPayroll GovernanceTax StrategyPayroll Oversight