Finance & Administration Director

Hermès (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

A creator, artisan and seller of high-quality objects since 1837, Hermès is an independent, family-owned French house that employs more than 16,600 people worldwide. Driven by its permanent entrepreneurial spirit and consistently high standards, Hermès cultivates the freedom and autonomy of each individual through responsible management. The company perpetuates the transmission of exceptional know-how through strong territorial presence that respects people and nature, a source of exceptional materials. Sixteen artisanal métiers nurture the creativity of the house, whose collections are presented in over 300 stores around the world.

Detail posisi

The Finance & Administration Director is responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative functions of the company, ensuring sound accounting practices, compliance with regulations, and effective management of resources.

Kewajiban

Key Responsibilities Finance & Accounting
• Direct the development and implementation of sound accounting and budgetary policies, procedures, reports, tax planning and effective control mechanism, including internal audit programs to ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial and operating data, optimal protection of assets, minimal potential risks and maximum contribution to the financial health.
• Creates, coordinates and evaluates the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting, tax planning, real estate and conservation of assets.
• Coordinates the preparation of financial statements, reports, special analysis etc.
• Prepares yearly budget and strategic yearly plans (B+2). Monitors the execution of the budget and informs management on opportunity/risks vs. plan.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate internal control safeguards. Ensures the safety of the company's assets (including cash and inventory) in accordance to group rules.
• Ensures records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting and auditing standards.
• Responsible for treasury operations and maintains effective relationship with banks and Paris HQ. Analyzes cash flow, cost control, expenses and financial statement to guide and advise MD.
• Liaise with external auditors, co-ordinate and meet auditor's requirement in the performance of annual audits.
• Interacts with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analysis, reports, and recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with local and Hermes reporting requirements.
• Establishes and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Develops and directs the implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems.
IT
• Co-ordinates with Regional IT team on the quality, purchase, implementation, maintenance and delivery of business systems.
• Ensure IT projects on schedule and within prescribed resource limits, and in accordance with department and global standards.
• Monitors and manages relationships with local IT vendors.
• Performs periodical inventories reconciliation.
Legal
• Assists in obtaining and monitoring the necessary licenses and insurances for the Company.
• Ensures that all relevant local laws and statutory requirements are adhered to.
• Coordinates with external consultants on legal matters.
Administration
• Monitor general office administration duties and management of external vendors.
Team Management
• Active participant in recruitment of open roles within the team.
• Responsible for and manages the performance and development of all direct reports in the team.
• Build a cohesive and effective team to meet business and stakeholder needs.

Kualifikasi

Requirements & Capabilities
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in high-end fashion luxury industry or 5 years in similar capacity.
• Tertiary educated in finance or accounting.
• Familiar with financial regulations, solid knowledge of finance, tax, accounting budgeting, and cost control principles.