- Manage and oversee the daily accounting operations of Singapore office, working closely with the Finance Manager.
- Supervise and control activities of Accounting Shared Service Centre (SSC) - month-end and year-end closing process, accounts payable/receivable, general ledgers, expenditures variance analysis, intercompany account reconciliations
- Assist in analyses monthly financial results to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Business partner with other line of businesses (LOBs)/departments on Singapore related matters. Also, to act as the key point of contact between LOBs and SSC.
- Assist in the cash management, treasury function and preparation of cash flow forecasts. Custodian of petty cash and cheque book.
- Prepare & check incentive schedules for Moving and Relocation.
- Ensure Balance sheet records are up to date and accurate by conducting review and analysis on monthly basis.
- Take charge of annual physical stock-taking, inventory valuation and fixed assets accounting activity
- Review/prepare schedules and documents as required for statutory audit, coordinate and complete annual audits and taxes filing.
- Liaise with auditors, company secretary, tax consultants, bankers and other professionals regarding corporate regulations, tax, and banking matters to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Regularly review and enhance accounting workflow, accounting policies & procedures and internal control. Provide support to system upgrade.
- Assist in annual budget preparation by working closely with other LOBs. Monitor budget that has been set whilst continuously review and propose cost savings.
- Assist in South Asia Cluster and Singapore routine reporting, ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned.
Education, Qualifications and Work Experience
- A Professional Accounting Qualification e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years full set accounting/financial reporting experience/shared-function experience
- Knowledge of financial reporting requirements
- Goal and meticulous
- Good planning / time management skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Effective communication skills both oral and written.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to obtain information from various departments within the company to accurately reconcile key corporate accounts.
- Initiative-taking to set priorities and complete projects.
