Senior Manager, Accounting (On-site)

<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.</p><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!</p></div></div></div></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Position Overview: </b><br />This is a lead role in the accounting team in the APAC region, including management of a team of accountants supporting the monthly close, statutory financial statements and related activities.</p><p>The Senior Manager, Accounting APAC (further ‘Senior Manager’) will report to the Director, Accounting APAC and will assist in managing the accounting and financial operations in the region, currently covering Malaysia, Singapore, China and Australia.</p><p> </p><p>This role is a hands-on role and requires a thorough understanding of accounting / financial procedures, processes and systems, along with local compliance requirements such as statutory and tax compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404. This includes implementing and continually improving procedures, processes and systems to meet operational initiatives and comply with group and local compliance requirements.</p><p> </p><p>The Senior Manager, Accounting APAC should provide a thorough understanding of ERP systems (SAP) and the skillset necessary to analyze and direct accounting business processes and integration throughout the APAC region.</p><p> </p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Establish the Function</b></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Manage and mentor a team of accountants with a particular focus on knowledge sharing and career development.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">In close cooperation with the respective team members, manage the monthly closing process, account reconciliations and balance sheet review process, and analyze local and regional financial results.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Maintain quality and timeliness of internal control requirements associated with general ledger reporting within team.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Maintenance and support of operational procedures associated with new business initiatives and support various ongoing projects throughout the year.</span></p><p></p></li><li><p>Design and document internal control procedures around all key activities in the APAC region, including inventory management and movements, plan to produce, requisition to pay, intercompany, etc working closely with the local Finance team.</p></li></ul><p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14px"><br /></span></span></p><p><b>Continuing Operations</b></p><ul><li><p>Support all aspects of financial reporting, including US GAAP and statutory reporting for the APAC legal entities.</p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Support in driving improvement in processes, systems (i.e., SAP) and controls with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness; ensure a strong Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliant control environment.</span></p></li><li><p>Support the region’s general ledger accounting activities and work closely with the third-party service providers for accounting activities.</p><p></p></li><li><p>Support the local audit processes and seek to implement streamlined processes to ensure audit efficiencies and compliance with all applicable standards.</p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Support further international expansion in the region.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></p></li></ul><p><b> </b></p><p><b>Experience/Competencies:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in Finance &amp; Accounting.</p></li><li><p>CPA, ACCA or similar certification preferred.</p></li><li><p>Minimum of 10 years of accounting experience in fast-growing multinational environment and/or SEC registered entities (public company).</p></li><li><p>Strong experience working in ERP and systems accounting integration (SAP preferred).</p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Strong technical accounting background</span> (US GAAP and IFRS). <span style="color:#000000">Knowledge of other local statutory accounting principles is a plus.</span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ability to work collaboratively in a highly matrixed organization.</p></li><li><p>Fluent in English.</p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Team leader and team player, with strong management skills.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Deadline driven with the ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Expert knowledge of MS office programs, in particular MS Excel.</span></p></li></ul><p><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Physical Requirements (if applicable):          </b></span></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#000000">Role is on-site at the Company’s Malaysia facility.</span></p></li></ul><p></p>