Accounts Executive, GL (Finance Shared Services APAC)

Midea Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home appliances is seeking an accounting professional to execute daily financial tasks and support compliance standards. The role involves preparing financial statements, performing reconciliations, and collaborating on audits, requiring strong proficiency in both English and Mandarin. Ideal candidates will possess relevant degrees and specific software knowledge, demonstrating teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of general ledger experience or 3 years with partial ACCA.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin.
• Familiar with IFRS and Excel (advanced).

Responsibilities

• Execute daily accounting tasks according to financial policies.
• Prepare and review financial statements for compliance.
• Perform reconciliations and risk inspections of accounts.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Attention to Detail

Education

Accounting or Finance Degree

Relevant Accounting/Finance Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Hyperion

SAP

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.