OBJECTIVE OF JOB

• Responsible for driving finance transformation, digitalization, and data-driven decision-making through analytics, reporting automation, and process improvements.
• Responsible for treasury, liquidity, foreign exchange exposure, and working capital management to support business performance and cash optimization.
• Supports finance governance, business continuity, reporting backup activities, and special projects to ensure operational excellence and compliance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1)      Finance Transformation & Digitalization

·         Lead finance transformation initiatives and continuous process improvement projects.

·         Support OneERP, digital finance solutions, automation, and system enhancement projects.

·         Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate finance processes.

·         Drive adoption of digital tools, AI, and Business Intelligence (BI) solutions within Finance.

·         Act as key finance representative in transformation projects and cross-functional initiatives.

2)      Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

·         Develop and maintain finance dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting solutions.

·         Leverage data analytics to support strategic decision-making and business insights.

·         Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across finance reporting platforms.

·         Utilize Power BI, SAP Analytics, and other digital tools to deliver actionable insights.

·         Support predictive analytics, trend analysis, and scenario modeling.

3)      Treasury, Liquidity & Working Capital Management

·         Manage overall treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, funding requirements, daily cash position monitoring, and liaison with Regional Treasury.

·         Manage banking facilities, dividend payments, treasury reconciliations, and related treasury operational matters, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of outstanding items and queries.

·         Monitor and communicate liquidity requirements, working capital performance, foreign exchange exposures, and support the evaluation and execution of hedging strategies where applicable.

·         Drive receivables management to optimize cash flow and working capital efficiency.

·         Prepare and coordinate treasury, foreign exchange, liquidity, and management reporting requirements for internal, regional, headquarters, and external stakeholders.

·         Lead treasury-related initiatives and process improvements to enhance cash management, liquidity planning, and operational efficiency.

4)      Governance, Audit & Business Support

·         Ensure compliance with company policies, Mercedes-Benz Group requirements, treasury governance standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.

·         Support statutory, corporate, and ad-hoc audits, including the preparation of audit schedules, supporting documentation, and resolution of audit queries.

·         Provide backup support for critical reporting activities, including statutory reporting, Flash Report preparation, and financial reporting, to ensure business continuity.

·         Monitor payables and receivables e-Invoicing processes and related data integrity.

·         Maintain and continuously improve policies, procedures, work instructions, process documentation, Visio flows, and iDoP documentation.

·         Perform ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects assigned by management.

EDUCATION LEVEL

·         Degree in Accountancy and / or Finance

·         Professional qualification in Accountancy and/or Finance (eg. CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW etc)

EXPERIENCE

·         At least 5 years relevant work experience in Accounting / Finance related role

·         Experience in data analysis, credit management and treasury will be an added advantage

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of Finance, Treasury, Working Capital Management, and Internal Controls.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities.
• Proficiency in SAP and finance reporting systems.
• Proficiency in Power BI, data visualization, and dashboard development.
• Understanding of process automation and digital finance solutions.
• Knowledge of cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and foreign exchange exposure management.
• Experience in data governance, reporting, and business intelligence tools.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Finance Transformation & Process Improvement
• Data Analytics & Performance Management
• Treasury & Liquidity Management
• Working Capital Optimization
• Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
• Project Management

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Independent and proactive working approach.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborate across functions and various management levels.