Accountant

Jet Aviation (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial functions and reporting for its Aircraft Management business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment, particularly within the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient in financial compliance (IFRS, GAAP).
• Experience in the aviation industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial functions for ACM business.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Prioritization

Problem-solving skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting

Finance qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Job description:

Position Summary

This position manages the day-to-day financial functions for Aircraft Management (ACM) line of business and performs financial closing and reporting activities for all the business units.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain a full set of accounts for Jet Aviation Hong Kong and Jet Aviation Business Jets SGP.
• Accurately and timely perform manual accounting entries (AP, AR, Bank, Fixed Assets, GL entries, Intercompany transactions).
• Perform balance sheet schedules and reconciliations by the 15th of each month.
• Work closely with AP and AR teams to ensure accurate accounting of transactions.
• Drive a seamless monthly and year-end closing process; close the books within 2 working days.
• Design and prepare reporting dashboards, including actual forecast variance analysis and margin analysis.
• Assist in preparing the monthly reporting package to the Head Office.

• • Submit Monthly & Quarterly Financial performance reports to HQ via SAP.
  • Submit Monthly & Quarterly variance analysis for Day 2 Bridge & Day 5 reporting to APAC LT.
  • Submit Monthly financial forecasts, risk & opportunities, and Cashflow forecasts via SAP BW to HQ.
  • Represent all ACM APAC line of business as the primary contact for financial information requests from HQ and Asia Pacific Management.

• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for audits and inspections.
• Prepare tax forecasts and estimates.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local regulations, and US GAAP.
• Implement and document Delegation of Authority, Accounting, and Controls Processes in line with SOX requirements.
• Assist FM in supporting FP&A tasks.
• Assist FM in driving continuous improvement for the Finance team.
• Assist FM with global transformation projects and new IT system rollouts.
• Assist FM with SAP S4 & Basware implementation and resolve post go-live issues.
• Perform any ad-hoc duties assigned by the company.
• Represent Jet Aviation internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with finance qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant accounting experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities effectively and drive results while meeting critical deadlines.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Self-starter with high intellectual curiosity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query, formulas).
• Proficient in SAP.
• Experience in the aviation industry is an advantage.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of consulting with management on financial issues with a hands-on approach.
• Adhere to deadlines for statutory submissions and project deadlines.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong personal values aligned with Jet Aviation's values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency).
• Responsible, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Strong work ethics and ability to handle multiple functions.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.