Accountant

Wesco; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Singapore seeks a finance professional to compile and analyze financial information, prepare journal entries, and support monthly closing and cost accounting reports.

Responsibilities include reconciling general ledger accounts, monitoring budgets, and coordinating with auditors to ensure SOX and GAAP compliance. Strong Excel, Oracle, and communication skills are required to maintain accurate financial data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, business, or related field.
• 1 year required, 3 years preferred accounting experience.
• Familiarity with Oracle financials module preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX standards.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
• Prepares profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations with supporting documentation.
• Observes, receives, and obtains information to understand financial transactions.
• Maintains and coordinates implementation of accounting procedures.
• Analyzes budgets and expenditures and monitors accuracy of system reports.
• Interacts with auditors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

GAAP

SOX

Excel

Access

Oracle

Multitask

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle Financials

Job description

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare journal entries and document business transactions.
• Prepares profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
• Prepares general ledger account reconciliations with relevant line item detail and supporting documentation.
• Observes, receives, and obtains information from relevant sources to understand and support financial transactions..
• Maintains and coordinates implementation of appropriate accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Analyzes and reviews budgets and expenditures.
• Recommends appropriate budget levels, and ensures expenditure control.
• Monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness
• Analyzes, documents, and communicates revenue, expenditure and balance sheet trends and variances.
• Interacts with business units and controller group to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Develops productive working relationships with immediate and extended finance team, including functional support teams.
• Recommends, develops, and maintains financial databases, computer software systems, and manual filing systems.
• Inputs financial data and processes reports using company automated financial systems.
• Interacts with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Adheres to company policies, practices and procedures, GAAP, and SOX standards.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required
• 1 year required, 3 years preferred of accounting experience
• 1 year of working knowledge of Oracle financials module experience is preferred
• Federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations
• Accounting theory, and application principles and practices
• Principles and practices of financial record keeping and reporting
• Analyze and interpret complex financial and statistical data
• Research and analyze varieties of information
• Operate various office equipment, including computers and adding machines
• Prepare, examine and verify financial documents reports
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Access
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.