Accounting Specialist

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Singapore seeks an Accounting Specialist to manage accounting transactions and audits, prepare budgets, and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Accountancy, possess strong analytical skills, and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with Power BI, SAP, and Blackline is preferred. Join us for a great opportunity to contribute to a firm at the forefront of the chemical industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant financial audit and/or accounting work experience.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive individual, able to work independently and manage deadlines efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general and subsidiary ledgers for accounting transactions.
• Coordinate reconciliation of major account balances at month-end close.
• Prepare annual operating and capital budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

CPA

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Blackline

Job description

Title: Accounting Specialist

Req. Id: 52895SG

Chevron Phillips Chemical LLC is one of the world’s top producers of olefins and polyolefins and a leading supplier of aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals, plastic piping and polymer resins. With approximately 5,000 employees, the LLC and its affiliates own more than $16.5 billion in assets, including 33 manufacturing and research facilities in seven countries. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC is equally owned by Chevron U.S.A. Inc., an indirect wholly‑owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, and by wholly‑owned subsidiaries of Phillips 66, and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.

Long Description

• Responsible for the maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers to ensure all accounting transactions are promptly recorded, classified and analyzed.
• Coordinate and review the reconciliation of major account balances to subsidiary ledgers at month‑end close.
• Timely preparation of reconciliation of general ledger accounts on monthly basis within established system to verify the validity and accuracy of all transactions booked.
• Accurate and timely allocation of expense amongst product lines or entities within the group and update the system according to approved bases and process.
• Review detailed purchase list for all product lines and prepare monthly summary of inventory for different product lines.
• Perform accurate calculation of monthly retrofit computations for various product lines includes handling related queries from different joint ventures.
• Prepare quarterly review of Lower of Cost or Market Value of inventory to determine potential write‑down.
• Handles statutory audits and responsible for the preparation of audited financial statements to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and group policies.
• Prepares the annual operating and capital budgets for planning and control purposes, includes addressing queries from various stakeholders including product line managers, department heads of functional groups etc and review reasonableness to ensure budgets are prepared in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Preparation and coordination of SOX key control testing documentations to ensure internal control processes work effectively and identify opportunities for control improvement.
• Handle new lease contracts within established system to ensure compliance with USGAAP and IFRS 116 standard for lease accounting.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent, a qualified CPA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years relevant financial audit and/or accounting work experience.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• A pro‑active individual, able to work independently and manage deadlines efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, MBA, or Masters Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SAP, and Blackline.
• Familiarity with capitalization rules.

Why join us?

Chevron Phillips Chemical is a global leader in the production of olefins and polyolefins. We are also a principal supplier of aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals, polyethylene pipe, and proprietary plastics. We are a global company with 5,000 employees supplying customers in nearly 140 countries and generating more than $9 billion in annual revenues. Our research discoveries have helped transform our industry, and safety remains our top priority each step of the way. There’s never been a better time to work for Chevron Phillips Chemical. We recently completed our $6 billion U.S. Gulf Coast Petrochemicals Project I expansion and have an eye toward further growth. We are positioned better than ever before to serve the global and growing demand for high quality plastics used in products that improve our quality of life. If you’re ready to grow with us, apply today!

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