.Proactively influence the business through financial expertise and strategy development to drive superior Business Unit financial performance. Working closely with Senior Management and providing both financial and strategic regional Business Unit support to Commercial Finance, Sales, Marketing, Legal, Human Resources, and Logistics & Planning organizations.Identify process simplification and/or standardization opportunities to leverage on the regional/global capabilities, as well as, leading the continued development of processes and internal controls in anticipation of SOX readiness.Responsible for compliance and protecting the interests of the Company and its legal entities in the region. He / She is owner of the financial statements integrity; complying with US GAAP,Local GAAP, management financial reporting, and external statutory reporting.Is responsible for the management of external relationships with Auditors and advisors, Tax authorities, Financial Institutions and other government institutions as required.Work closely with Corporate Controller's Office, Treasury, Corporate Finance, and Shared Service Center on financial issues within the region in helping run a safe and profitable operation.Support team is decentralized; Controller is responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for the country, including oversight of support provided by third parties and shared service centers- Provides financial analysis and generate recommendations to top management related to the financial performance of key measures such as: Funding needs (Cash), Collections (AR), Inventories, effective tax rate, position on other assets and liabilities, and expense management. Leveraging business and financial experience in the analysis of financial information. Turn information into actionable insights. Ensuring accounting records comply with Local and US GAAP. Identifying opportunities and risks, portfolio management, resource allocation, investment opportunities. Add value to the business for strategic decision making. Turn information into actionable insights.- Provide strategic direction to the different areas of responsibility, so objectives are aligned within the function and with the business unit at local / regional level. Focusing on how the controllership areas add value in alignment with the business strategy. Interacting with Corporate functions and regional Leadership Team to develop specific strategies in terms of: Tax Strategy, Risk Management Strategy, Cash Management, etc. Have an integrated approach (business strategy, financial results, controls and compliance) to the different matters the controllership area has to attend.- Manages, coordinates and oversees all activities to ensure risks are properly identified and controls are working effectively to mitigate them, including adequate segregation of duties.Sets the right tone in terms of compliance across the organization
