Accounts Executive, GL (Finance Shared Services APAC)

Midea Electric Trading (Singapore) Co. Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home appliances is seeking an Accountant to execute daily financial tasks, prepare reports, and ensure compliance. Candidates should possess a degree in accounting or finance with relevant experience, and be proficient in both English and Mandarin. The role encompasses teamwork and analysis to support cross-functional projects, alongside potential travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Min. 1 year general ledger experience or min. 3 years with diploma.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin.
• Experience with IFRS required.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting tasks per Midea’s policies.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Perform reconciliations and support audits.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Responsibility

Education

Accounting or Finance Degree

Relevant Accounting/Finance Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

SAP

Hyperion

Job description

About Midea

Founded in 1968, Midea Group is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. Midea's exceptional manufacturing volume and quality standards, coupled with a diverse product range, offer consumers an appealing portfolio of products that can help you "???????????????? ???????????????????????????????? ???????? ????????????????".

Job Responsibilities

• Execute daily accounting tasks in accordance with Midea Group’s financial policies and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, interim, and annual reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or GAAP).
• Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts, verifying that transactions are accurately recorded and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Responsible for compliance and risk inspection of each unit's accounts, approval of general ledger work orders.
• Assist with standardizing basic financial accounting process, regularly carry out accounts receivable and payable checks, as well as financial cleanup.
• Cooperate with internal and external audits to complete relevant audit work.
• Support financial data analysis in identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement, as well as providing actionable insights to management.
• Assist with the creating of dashboards and financial reports to enhance visibility and accessibility of key financial metrics.
• Ad-hoc Projects and Team Collaboration: Support cross-functional teams on special projects, such as system upgrades, financial process transformation, and strategic initiatives.

Key Qualifications

Must-have Requirements:

• Accounting or Finance Degree with min. 1 year of general ledger experience, OR partial ACCA with a relevant Accounting/Finance Diploma with min. 3 years of general ledger experience.
• Proficient in both English and Mandarin to effectively collaborate with Mandarin-speaking overseas counterparts (written and spoken).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and macros.
• Familiar with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Demonstrates excellent teamwork skills, a strong sense of responsibility, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently. Possesses strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Willing to travel overseas occasionally for work trips.

Nice-to-have:

• Oracle, Hyperion and/or SAP accounting systems experience.
• Regional full/partial set accounts experience.
• Previous experience in both service provider and in-house accounting roles, preferably within the trading industry; hands-on involvement in project management is a strong advantage.