Purpose of the job:
Part of the Financial Reporting Team to produce timely financial statements that are consistent across the ST Engineering Group and in accordance with group policies and financial accounting standards.
Key job Accountabilities:
- Accountable for all financial and management reporting requirements of a portfolio of entities
- Supervise a team of co-workers to achieve financial excellence, including the following: 1) timely and accurate monthly reporting and submission of financial results; 2) transactions are properly accounted for in accordance with the relevant statutory regulations, accounting standards, and group polices; 3) proper cost allocation for line of business reporting; 4) reconciliations of intercompany balances/transactions and key accounts are performed and reviewed; 5) preparation of harmonized set of statutory accounts for all entities within the ST Engineering Group
- Engage with business partners / management on financial results review
- Manage and lead harmonization and automation projects to ensure continuous improvement in quality and efficiency of accounting processes
- Coordinate closely with other shared service teams and business partners on procedures and accounting matters
- Liaise with external/internal auditors
- Support business partners on financial information/reporting
- Provide guidance and training to a team of co-workers
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or other professional accounting qualifications
- Chartered Accountant will be an advantage
- At least 5 years of managerial experience in Financial Accounting and Reporting
- At least 3 years of managerial experience in Big 4 audit firm
- Sound knowledge of accounting standards and relevant statutory requirements
- Good interpersonal skills – able to engage with co-workers from various work teams/levels
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Able to work independently and under tight timelines
- Proficient in SAP and Hyperion
