About Beca
Beca is one of Asia Pacific's largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. With a strong presence across the region, we deliver innovative solutions that shape communities and improve everyday life.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly capable
Accounting Manager Operations to lead and manage the day-to-day financial processes across Beca Group entities in Asia Pacific. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality financial operations, robust governance, and continuous improvement across our finance systems and processes.
About You
You are a collaborative and results-driven finance leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for driving operational excellence. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy leading teams, and are confident building strong stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting
- Lead the Accounting Operations team responsible for general accounting across all Beca entities (subsidiaries, branches, associates, and joint ventures) in Asia Pacific
- Oversee preparation and analysis of monthly financial results, ensuring adherence to Group reporting deadlines
- Manage delivery of financial insights and reporting to subsidiary company Boards
- Coordinate closely with Finance support teams, including those based in Indonesia
Planning, Compliance & Audit
- Participate in annual business planning and reforecasting processes
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, taxation principles, and relevant legislative changes
- Oversee preparation of half-year and year-end audit files
- Liaise with external auditors and manage audit queries effectively
Systems, Process Improvement & Transformation
- Drive automation initiatives and continuous process improvements
- Lead system enhancements, including user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Strengthen reporting capability, internal controls, and finance processes
- Champion transformation initiatives, particularly within Oracle finance systems
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Accounting Operations team
- Promote consistency in processes, reconciliation practices, and documentation standards
- Foster strong relationships with Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and broader stakeholders
- Create a positive, collaborative team environment and effectively manage conflict
Governance & Best Practice
- Ensure robust financial controls and governance across all processes
- Challenge inefficient or manual processes and drive continuous improvement
- Support industry engagement and contribute to building Beca's external profile
Core Capabilities
- Leadership and team development
- Influencing and stakeholder management
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Change leadership and resilience
- Results orientation and delivery focus
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Accountability and governance mindset
Experience & Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or equivalent professional qualification
- Extensive experience in financial operations, ideally within a multinational environment
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements
- Proven leadership experience managing high-performing teams
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and finance transformation initiatives
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why Join Beca
- Work with a leading Asia Pacific consultancy
- Be part of a collaborative and high-performing finance team
- Opportunity to lead transformation and drive innovation
- Career development and leadership growth opportunities
Apply now
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