Accountant

Cochlear; Singapore; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accountant in Singapore, where your expertise will drive financial operations and reporting for the Asia Growth Markets team. This exciting role offers the chance to manage key accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. With a mission to help people hear and be heard, this organization values your contributions and offers a supportive work environment. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic setting that prioritizes innovation and employee well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or CFA Certification

Tools

ERP: Oracle

ERP: SAP

Hyperion

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 6, 2025 (26 days left to apply)

job requisition id R-621483

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time.

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exist to join Cochlear Singapore as an Accountant on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations, the successful Accountant will have the opportunity to drive the operational activities of the Asia Growth Markets (AGM) Finance Team and the provision of accurate and timely financial reporting. The role is also responsible for both day-to-day accounting operations, as well as an opportunity to gain exposure to APAC financial reporting, analytics and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger completion.
• Ensuring timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes are completed.
• Completing regional month end close including booking required journals (incl. EBIT calculations) and completing reconciliations in line with the month end timetable
• Supporting forecast of cash flow management on monthly basis.
• Updating financial reports to support budgeting, forecasting of expenses for effective control and monitoring of expenses.
• Consolidating monthly P&L financial performance against forecasts and provide insights of the business.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements, annual tax and quarter GST reporting in compliance with local / international accounting standards.
• Ensuring compliance with financial industry regulations and internal policies.
• Identifying financial risks and propose mitigation strategies or process improvements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the APAC region within cross functional teams.
• Coordinating with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

You Bring Your Skills and Experience

As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA or CFA (preferred).
• Proven experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a similar role, with at least 4 years of work experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft excel, data analysis, and accounting software (ERP: Oracle or SAP, Hyperion)
• Analytical, strong in problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with consolidation and prior exposure to South East Asia business environment is an advantage.

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.

Welcome!

Our growth is creating great opportunities!

Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it. So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

We're the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives.

Our Mission

We help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life. We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss. We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.