Finance Manager

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

ACCOUNTABILITY

This role oversees the formulating and implementing the overall financial strategy for the operational units in support of the overall company’s business objectives. 

The role leads Lubrizol Singapore accounting team to ensure the compliance with US & local GAAP, Lubrizol policies and statutory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day to day operations of Lubrizol Singapore, Indonesia and Taiwan entities' overall finances;
• Responsible for full sets of accounts of Lubrizol Singapore and ensure the compliance with US and local GAAPs, Lubrizol policies and statutory requirements;
• Manage costing, inventory activities, fixed assets;
• Deep involvement in annual manufacturing & capital budgeting;
• Ensure timely month-end close and submission of management reports;
• Prepare monthly closing activities, ensure TB is well maintained and closed in a timely & efficient manner.
• Responsible for preparation of tax computation, and handling tax queries /audit;
• Work with external auditors on statutory audit requirements;
• Provide finance partner support to operations team, manage cost and expense of operational units, driving cost saving initiatives and productivity/efficiency improvement;
• Manage transfer pricing arragnements and audits and communication with tax authorities
• Effectively manage tax inventives and also work with local government agencies for potential new programs 
• Work with local government agencies and internal stakeholders to ensure tax inventive targets are met
• Work with treasury teams to maximize cash flow
• Play an important role in the finance departmental and cross functional operational excellence and process improvement initiatives;
• Lead, motivate and develop the team;
• Any ad hoc tasks as required;

REQUIREMENTS (education, experience, specific job requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree or above, major in accounting, finance or business management;
• CA/ACCA/CPA holder is preferred;
• 10+ years' relevant experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment;
• 4+ years’ experience in handling full set of accounts;
• Proven track record in supervising team;
• Systems knowledge of SAP/BPC is a plus;
• A strong team player and driven with a positive mindset;
• Good interpersonal and problem solving skills;
• Strong leadership
• Fluent in spoken and written English

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It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities. 

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.