WHO ARE WE?
International Refreshment Singapore (IRS) is the first manufacturing plant built locally by Suntory Group. We aim to be a pioneer in beverage ingredient manufacturing that operates with ethical practices, exceptional quality, hygiene, and precision. Through a systematic approach, IRS aspires to achieve world-class performance standards likened to the pharmaceutical industry. IRS mainly serves Suntory’s beverage businesses in the region, with an aim to grow and extend our services worldwide.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a proactive & dynamic (Senior Executive) Associate, Finance Operations to join our Finance team at International Refreshment Singapore (IRS). In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing operational transactions posting, payable & receivable processing, intercompany billing, banking & account reconciliations, assist with drop shipment & indirect procurement and contribute to customer satisfaction by serving high service standards.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
OPERATIONAL
- Adopt Suntory's Accounting policy and implementing into IRS business. Assist in drafting/maintaining IRS' accounting policy from Suntory.
- Responsible for daily transaction posting (AR/AP/Others) & all finance operation matters. Ensure accuracy posting.
- Responsible to maintain monthly accounting schedules (Current assets & Current Liabilities). Ensure the accuracy of the schedules.
- Drive corrective actions with Buyer and Planner on issues pertaining to the GRIR (PO/Invoice matching) reconciliation process.
- Responsible Account payables management and ensure the AP days is within the KPIs.
- Responsible Account receivables management and ensure the AR days is within the KPIs.
- Responsible Inventory management and ensure the Inventory days is within the KPIs.
- Responsible and ensure accuracy on transactions posting including monthly bank reconciliation. Maintain monthly schedules.
- CAPEX Management including maintaining WBS & asset tagging.
- Participate and assist in year-end stock take exercise.
- Assist Procurement associate on quotation sourcing.
- Assist in drop shipment document preparation.
REPORTING
- Responsible to ensure transactions posted in the month (including revenue recognition and expenses anticipated & for HFM reporting uploading).
- Responsible to ensure all departments close the month end on time.
BUDGETING
- Assist in yearly budget exercise when require.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
- Preparation of KPIs template during month-end.
- Perform cost analysis during transaction posting, highlight cost which is high than normality.
GROUP COMPLIANCE
- Ensure transactions are in compliance within Suntory's Accounting policy.
- Consult with Group on policy changes and communicate/interpret changes to plant management.
- Audit
- Coordinate and support audit requirements (external and internal audits).
- Ensure SOX compliance and maintain internal controls template.
TAX
- Responsible in preparing quarterly GST and submission.
- Assist with HFM & Mid/End Month submission.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Diploma in commerce/accounting & finance
- Strong experiences in accounting & finance.
- Proven track record of 3-5 years costing experiences in Beverages, FMCG or Pharmaceutical industry.
- Good understanding of beverage production facilities, manufacturing process, operation KPI in Beverages, FMCG or Pharmaceutical industries.
- Familiar with accounting & finance operational process.
- Familiar with operational excellences (Kaizen).
- In-depth experience in using SAP (FI-CO, MM, SD), exposure to PP is vital.
- High level skills in MS office (Excel, Powerpoint)
- Good command of English (spoken & written)
