Manager - Intercompany & Fixed Assets Accounting

The role leads the Intercompany (IC) and Fixed Asset (FA) Accounting team within Vestas' Account to Report Finance function at the Manila Shared Service Center. It involves supporting the transition of ICO and FA activities and establishing the ICO and FA team as a new sub-team in Account to Report.

The position requires an experienced finance professional that worked in a leadership position in GBS or shared services organizations, showing a combination of proficient operational finance understanding, transformation experience, and leadership skills that can strategically advance the ICO and FA team forward.

The role will be under the Finance team of Vestas Shared Service Center. Fixed Assets and Intercompany teams will be reporting to the Head of Account to Report that will support Vestas globally. As a manager, you are responsible for overseeing the organization's fixed assets and intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance. The role is expected to collaborate closely with colleagues and stakeholders across different time zones.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all ICO and FA processes, ensuring improved control, compliance, and delivery of operations within expected timeframes.

Operational responsibilities

• Lead the functional team of Fixed Assets (FA) and Intercompany (ICO). Empower, coach, develop, and engage people for better collaboration and performance output
• Keep the financial numbers accurate and up to date for the year, by cleaning up ageing items in FA and ICO
• Ensure that pre-month-end issues of FA and ICO are identified and addressed. Collaborate with the General Ledger team and Finance Controllers in ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of financial numbers
• Ensure strict adherence to the pre-determined calendar for the month-end and period-end close
• Ensure that proper documentation and records for FA and ICO are adhered to in accordance with compliance requirements. Handle internal and external audit requests
• Provide subject matter expertise to the ICO and FA team, as well as the Head of ATR, where required

Service & Performance Management

• Ensure that KPIs for FA and ICO are delivered based on agreed service levels and targets. Conduct proper root cause analysis, create plans and execute actions to improve performance
• Implement process standardization in FA and ICO to have a unified global process
• In close collaboration with the ATR Director and the Service Manager, responsible for identifying cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities within the IC and FA processes, and supporting implementation projects
• Manage the execution of new tools and systems to deliver improved efficiencies and enhanced effectiveness for all Intercompany & Fixed Assets Accounting processes in collaboration with the Process & Service Excellence team
• Represent the Intercompany & Fixed Assets Accounting team during Governance Meetings and Performance Reviews for the Finance function
• Responsible for escalation management and resolution
• Ensure smooth alignment with other Finance SSC teams (e.g., AP, AR, GL Accounting, and Financial Controlling) for cross-functional activities
• Assist with both internal and external reviews to ensure complete, timely, and accurate responses to information requests
• Perform effective employee development and performance management through the monitoring of team and individual KPIs, determination of the team's development requirements, etc.
• In close collaboration with the Process & Service Excellence team, support the identification of cost savings, efficiency improvement opportunities, and manage the execution of new tools and systems within the Intercompany & Fixed Assets Accounting function
• Monitor and report on KPIs and SLAs in an accurate and timely manner

Leadership and Development

• Develop and maintain relationships with business stakeholders in the Group and across regions
• Accountable for prioritising and meeting performance targets while ensuring compliance with agreed standards and procedures
• Ensure effective people management and development of the team, including staffing and selection, integration of new staff to the teams, provision of feedback, and management of people issues, development of a collaborative team culture focused on business understanding of the work performed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy/ finance/ business management or related area. Preferably with certifications (i.e., CPA, CMA, MBA, CIA, RCA, CTT, etc.)
• With an extensive background in Finance Account to Report, Fixed Assets, and Intercompany
• With at least 3-5 years of leadership experience in handling functional teams
• With experience in handling process improvement initiatives, migration, and digitization
• Ability to coach, mentor, and execute deliverables for the function
• Encourages customer focus - establishes effective working relationships within the team and stakeholders
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
• Sound understanding of tools and systems used for financial reporting and operations. Experience in SAP is preferred

Competencies

• Good communication skills with a high ability to relay messages in a way that is easy to understand
• High degree of flexibility to adjust to varying time zones and possible changes in scope
• Problem-solving skills and creative thinking to implement the standardization, efficiency, and digitization agenda
• Leadership behaviours that would match Vestas' values of simplicity, accountability, passion and collaboration
• Change management experience, who can execute changes within the organization
• Skilled in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What we offer

We offer you an engaging role with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, progressive, international work environment at an established manufacturer of wind turbines. We offer attractive company perks like fitness subsidy, health insurance, pension, life insurance, medical allowance, travel allowance, internet allowance, etc. We have a modern, inspiring office overlooking Manila Bay, conveniently located near public transport. We believe in work-life balance and plan annual offsite outings, team building, and sports events. In Vestas, you will experience an innovative environment, enhancing your personal as well as professional growth.

Main KPIs

• Timely delivery of operational KPIs
• Attrition rate maintained below 15%
• 100% of critical positions identified with successors
• Satisfied internal key customers and stakeholders

Additional Benefits

• Fitness Subsidy
• Retirement Benefit Plan

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.