About the role
The Regional General Ledger Accountant will manage financial reporting, record maintenance, statutory compliance, and consolidation support for multiple legal entities across the Asia Pacific region. The role ensures accurate and timely reporting in accordance with US GAAP, local accounting standards, and SOX requirements while partnering with auditors, finance teams, business stakeholders, and government authorities.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for assigned APAC legal entities in compliance with US GAAP, local accounting standards, and SOX requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors on the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records.
- Prepare audited financial statements and provide supporting documentation for audit activities.
- Review and analyse financial results to confirm the correctness and accuracy of accounting records.
- Manage relevant provisions, accruals, ledger entries, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare ageing analyses for accounts payable and accounts receivable sub-ledgers, as well as prepaid and fixed asset roll-forwards.
- Provide financial information, analysis, and supporting documents for statutory compliance activities and audits by government authorities, including tax authorities.
- Monitor the profitability of assigned legal entities and ensure relevant corporate units receive timely updates.
- Provide financial and accounting support to business partner finance representatives and internal audit teams.
- Maintain the financial infrastructure and provide ongoing support to promote smooth business operations.
- Act as a professional accounting point of contact for internal teams and business counterparts.
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes through innovation, automation, and generative AI.
What we're looking for
- Two to six years of relevant accounting experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Technical knowledge of US GAAP, local GAAP, and SOX requirements.
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.
- ERP experience; SAP experience is an advantage.
- CA or CPA membership.
- Advanced English language skills.
- A strong interest in innovation, automation, and generative AI.
- Practical exposure to AI-enabled tools and their application in finance, accounting, or process automation is an advantage.