Lalamove

Lalamove is disrupting the logistics industry by connecting customers and drivers directly through our technology. We offer customers a lightning fast and convenient way to book delivery and moving services whether they are at their home, at work or on the go. People talk about O2O, we live it!

Currently, Lalamove is a leading global on-demand delivery platform with millions of delivery partners serving millions of orders everyday. With 1600+ employees spread across SEA and LATAM, our 11-year old company has reached unicorn status in 2018, is well funded by prominent VCs and has kept growing at tremendous speed since.

Our strength lies in our internal values, namely Passion in serving local communities, empowering SMEs and our driver partners, Execution and Grit because that is how we differentiate ourselves by never giving up and striving for excellence, and Humility - awareness in ourselves to learn from others and never stop improving.

At Lalamove, we strongly believe in the power of community. Millions of drivers and customers use our technology every day to connect with one another and move things that matter. Delivery is what we do best and we ensure it is always fast and simple. Since 2013, we have tackled the logistics industry head on to find the most innovative solutions for the world’s delivery needs. Our vision is to bring communities closer and make city life easier by allowing fast and convenient circulation of goods. We realize this vision with a ‘glocal’ approach, building a robust operations team to adapt our product to local networks of businesses and delivery contractors. At the same time, we have ambition to build an international brand by establishing an even more global presence.

As a Finance Manager, you will interact with the market and functional team to implement financial accounting and operational support to ensure smooth running of all lines of business. This means you will not only ensure reporting standards are implemented, you will also provide strategic guidance by identifying opportunities to add value to the business through cost optimization, margin improvement and tax strategies.

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The recruitment process will be carried out in English, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

What you'll do:

• Financial operations: Oversee daily financial operations by optimizing user, driver, corporate users and vendor payments and collections.
• Budgeting: Co-lead budgeting process with city director and provide deviation analysis to maintain budget controls.
• Establishing internal controls measures and procedures: To minimize risks and protect assets, ensure accuracy of records, promote operational efficiency, and encourage adherence to policies, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Financial Accounting and Reporting: Ensure month-end closing standards are met and delivered on time.
• Prepare monthly management reports with analysis (including for HQ management and city director’s review).
• Statutory compliance: Filing statutory tax reports and oversee local audit as needed.
• External liaison: Liaise with external parties including but not limited to customers, vendors, lawyers, tax and government authorities, etc.
• Interactions with other departments: Champion and drive continuous process improvement initiatives across Finance and other departments.
• Team development: Equip team with necessary knowledge and tools to achieve goals.
• Assist in ad hoc assignment: Assist HQ in preparing information for any ad hoc tasks.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or Accounting
• 8 years of relevant experience in Finance with ideally 3+ years in a managerial capacity
• Holding a CPA certification is strongly preferred
• Hands on experience in management reporting, financial accounting and analysis
• Experience in using accounting system, Xero/Oracle is advantageous
• Strong proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Programme skills
• Must have a strong understanding of local taxation regulations with ability to advise
• Ability to work cross-functionally internally and externally across the Region
• Ability to handle interpersonal dynamics and communicate with coworkers that promotes teamwork and synergy
• Must be proactive and passionate with high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, willingness to teach and collaborate with others
• Fluent in English