Scope
- The Accountant is responsible for providing support to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial reporting for a portfolio of companies.
- Work closely with the rest of Finance team to ensure consistency and best practice is developed and maintained across the function, proactively driving the ongoing improvement of business practices and performance across Finance function.
- Support activities relating to general accounting and timely period-end closing and reporting in compliance with FRS, Group accounting policies and procedures and statutory requirements.
- Prepare financial & management reports and related analysis and commentaries.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for period-end closing activities such as GL Journal entries, bank reconciliation and ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing of accounts.
- Prepare and perform review on Balance Sheet and P&L monthly schedules.
- Prepare monthly reporting package for group consolidation purpose.
- Tax reporting and compliance (e.g. GST/WHT/Corporate Income Tax).
- Support internal audit, statutory audit and related matters.
- Prepare monthly financial & management reports and the related analysis and commentaries.
- Support the preparation of the yearly budget. Perform financial analysis of actual results against budget/forecast.
- Responsible and maintain Fixed Asset Register and Inventory Register.
- Establish and enforce policies and procedures; provide trends and forecasts; explain processes and techniques; recommend actions.
- Improve on current processes, procedure and internal controls as required.
- Handle ad hoc assignments and projects as and when required.
Job Requirement
- Min. Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalents. ACCA or CPA preferred.
- Minimum 3-4 years of accounting, general ledger experience.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is preferred.
- Prior experience as General Ledger Accountant.
- Experience in financial analysis for business segments will be an added advantage.
- A good problem solver.
- Good communication skills.
- Committed, responsible, independent and team player.
- Able to work independently.
- Know how to prioritise and react according to the urgency of things.
- Willing to learn and positive attitude.
- Communication skills - ability to communicate to all organisation levels in English, and Mandarin to communicate with Mandarin speaking counterparts
- Willing to work in the West.
