Our client an MNC with it's APAC HQ in Singapore is seeking an Accountant to join the team. The ideal candidate will be able to work well with cross functional teams and provide accounting guidance for decision making and managing administrative aspects of client and company projects, tracking and monitoring of project progress with regards to deadlines and client needs, assisting in scheduling and logistical coordination, and communicating frequently with team members and management.
You need to recognize how to strike a balance on getting the details right while still moving fast enough to support the rapid business growth. The candidate is highly collaborative and able to partner well with internal and external partners at all levels. This role reports to an APAC Accounting Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for achieving timely and accurate statutory financial statements compliance for an assigned portfolio of APAC entities
- Build relationships and manage service levels with key external vendors supporting the preparation of financial statements and review the work of our outsourced partners
- Coordinate and manage the audit process with our statutory auditors
- Work closely with Tax Teams for the filing of Corporate tax and VAT returns
- Prepare and /or review Tax-related balance sheet reconciliations monthly and quarterly for US GAAP close for assigned APAC entities
- Lead projects to optimize and transform the Statutory Compliance process by analyzing areas of opportunities and designing, testing and roll-out of new tools and processes
- Collaborate with Finance to execute Accounting Team Objectives, providing support to finance management where required including ad hoc financial analysis or special projects
- Primary contract administrator within International Statutory Operations team
- Fully own all tasks related to execution of contracts and issuance of purchase orders, including maintenance of status tracker, risk assessment and reporting
- Contribute to ongoing process improvement for the benefit of the team
- Assists in preparing progress and planning documentation when necessary
- Attends all client and staff meetings pertaining to project
Skills:
- Proven experience in delivering a project on time, especially to tight deadlines
- Excellent planning, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Strong computer and analytical skills, including proficiency in G-Drive and MS Excel
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- Recognized accounting qualification (CA, ACCA)
- 8+ years relevant experience with a fast-growing, multinational company or professional services (i.e. Big Four)
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
- Able to operate with a high degree of autonomy
- Highly collaborative, excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being comfortable with navigating change
- Superb attention to detail and possess a macro view
