Accountant II (Mandarin Speaker)

About Us

Airswift is the leading workforce solutions provider to the STEM industries. For over 40 years Airswift has been transforming lives through the provision of international workforce solutions to STEM industries. Today, we are an integrated team of over 900 employees across 37 countries, supporting over 8,000 contractors globally.

We are a people business – we transform lives through the world of work. We care about wellbeing, community engagement and our planet – we plant a tree for every person placed in a job globally! We have a passion for growth, including investing in the development of our people.

Role Description

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. The accountant will oversee one (or more) of the entity books, undertake most aspects of financial management, including but not limited to management accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, assist in budget and forecast preparation, as well as ensuring that internal controls and policies are adhered to. Reporting to the Senior Accountant – ANZ & China, you will play an integral part in managing the close activities for the China entities ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and collaborating with key business partners to ensure financial integrity. We aim to provide value-added services and solutions that are flexible and tailored to the circumstances and needs of our clients.

Principle Accountabilities:

Financial Reporting

• Monitor the financial performance and maintain full set accounts for the Company and its subsidiaries and related companies. Deliver monthly results in line with the month end timetable.
• Preparation of monthly reports, bank reconciliation and other analysis reports (e.g. balance sheet, margin report, etc.)
• Preparation of accruals and journal entries.
• Review reconciliation reports for payroll, billing, accounts payable, rechargeable expenses, tax, intercompany and other balance sheet accounts.
• Perform monthly closing of cashbook, sales and purchase ledgers including preparation of the financial reporting package (e.g. Aged Debtors/Creditors Reports).
• Perform analysis of sales, gross profit and overhead variances. Reconcile discrepancies arising between the systems and finance records, proactively resolve and seek a solution to identify and minimize the differences.
• Ensure financial reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner and compliance with financial reporting standards and taxation laws.

About Us

Airswift is the leading workforce solutions provider to the STEM industries. For over 40 years Airswift has been transforming lives through the provision of international workforce solutions to STEM industries. Today, we are an integrated team of over 900 employees across 37 countries, supporting over 8,000 contractors globally.

We are a people business – we transform lives through the world of work. We care about wellbeing, community engagement and our planet – we plant a tree for every person placed in a job globally! We have a passion for growth, including investing in the development of our people.

Role Description

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. The accountant will oversee one (or more) of the entity books, undertake most aspects of financial management, including but not limited to management accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, assist in budget and forecast preparation, as well as ensuring that internal controls and policies are adhered to. Reporting to the Senior Accountant – ANZ & China, you will play an integral part in managing the close activities for the China entities ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and collaborating with key business partners to ensure financial integrity. We aim to provide value-added services and solutions that are flexible and tailored to the circumstances and needs of our clients.

Principle Accountabilities:

Financial Reporting

• Monitor the financial performance and maintain full set accounts for the Company and its subsidiaries and related companies. Deliver monthly results in line with the month end timetable.
• Preparation of monthly reports, bank reconciliation and other analysis reports (e.g. balance sheet, margin report, etc.)
• Preparation of accruals and journal entries.
• Review reconciliation reports for payroll, billing, accounts payable, rechargeable expenses, tax, intercompany and other balance sheet accounts.
• Perform monthly closing of cashbook, sales and purchase ledgers including preparation of the financial reporting package (e.g. Aged Debtors/Creditors Reports).
• Perform analysis of sales, gross profit and overhead variances. Reconcile discrepancies arising between the systems and finance records, proactively resolve and seek a solution to identify and minimize the differences.
• Ensure financial reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner and compliance with financial reporting standards and taxation laws.

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the group’s financial and operating policies, including liaising with external auditors, country offices, tax agents and outsourced service providers for statutory compliance and reporting.
• Prepare the annual statutory accounts and other statutory reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, and outsource service providers on statutory filings such as local audit, income and corporate tax filing, etc.
• Support the Assistant Finance Manager on all tax compliance submissions (GST, Withholding Tax, etc.) by compiling and preparing the necessary working papers.

Other Accountabilities:

• Work closely with Payroll & Billing Teams to ensure accurate and prompt recording of the transactions in the accounting books.
• Drive improvements to streamline and automate processes across countries and operations in new countries as the company scales.
• Proactive in ensuring completion and successful implementation of ad hoc projects, making recommendations as necessary to support business operations and expansion.
• Able to train, provide guidance and share knowledge with Accountants I and Finance Assistants.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance.
• Currently pursuing Recognised qualified Accounting qualification.
• Has 5 to 8 years of work experience in the Finance & Accounting function in a shared services environment.
• Knowledge of Accounting and Taxation for multiple countries in Asia Pacific is an advantage.
• Strong technical competency and understanding of relevant IFRS/SFRS.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple requests effectively within competing deadlines.
• Intermediate or advanced user of Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience working in a professional services or Big 4 accounting firm would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, effective time and self-management and strong problem-solving skills.

What we can offer you!

• Attractive monthly base salary + competitive commission/performance bonus.
• Genuine career progression opportunities, either locally or globally!
• World-class training programmes and development opportunities
• Virtual Onboarding Events exclusively for new hires.
• Team driven environment, supportive culture with a focus on work-life balance.
• Career breaks available after one year.
• Real time recognition through our employee reward platform.
• Mental Health First Aiders to signpost you to support when you need it.
• Yearly destination trips as part of our High Flyers program (Dubai, Buenos Aires, etc…)
• Charity days for various important causes such as Relay for Life and Earth Day.

Our Core Values

• Growth - In life and business, one must grow to flourish and achieve high ambitions. Growth requires change, challenge, risk and sacrifice - we will always choose growth.
• Life – Above all else, we value life. The quality of life, both in and outside of work, profoundly influences our well-being and our impact on the world.
• Excellence - We deliver, holding ourselves accountable for results. Our customers see excellence in everything we do.
• Integrity - We are ethical, open, honest and authentic. People trust us to do the right thing for the right reason.

Visit our website and social media to find out more! - www.airswift.com

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Diversity & Inclusion
At Airswift, we believe that diversity is critical to our success and makes us a great place to work. We are committed to building an equal opportunity workplace, the more inclusive we are - the better our work will be.

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