The In-Country Finance Specialist supports Country operations for Global Freight Forwarding (GFF), Global Logistics & Distribution (GLD) and Healthcare Logistics & Distribution (HLD) in Australia and Singapore. The Finance Coordinator reports to the Region COE Finance Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Provides Customer Support and Generates Reports
- Assists Region COE to reviews monthly financial reports to ensure accuracy and correct variances.
- Distributes financial reports to various departments to meet internal customer needs.
- Coordinating & collating element information for monthly reporting
- Contacts internal customers to gather information and resolve issues.
- Conducts Variance Analysis and System Audits
- Analyzes financial reporting and data variances to identify problem root causes and implements corrective solutions.
- Monitors the system to identify potential problems and eliminate recurring issues.
- Audits the reporting system to ensure optimal usage and authorized user access.
- Compliance
Record Retention Compliance
FCPA - 3PDD Compliance
Coordinates Internal Audit and Business Process Reviews; and Self-assessments
Assists in working cross-functionally with multiple departments (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Business Development, Quality, Human Resources, etc.) to ensure compliance with appropriate BPR sections.
Supports the development and documentation of policies and procedures to ensure consistency in financial processes - Works closely with Share Service sites and fields on monthly closing activities; identifies and follow on areas of concern within accounting processes.
Local statutory matters including Tax & VAT, ASICS (Australia) matters
Monthly closing – Revenue and Expense
Manage Area Manager Report – CL specific system (i.e. space allocation)
Billing adjustment
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Qualifications:
- Possess a Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related fields. Professional certificates such as ACCA will be a plus.
- Possess 2-3 years of relevant experience in a COE role will be advantageous.
- Demonstrate good communication and presentation skills to interact with stakeholders across different levels.
- Display good analytical and reasoning thinking.
- Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Microsoft Excel). Working knowledge of VBA, SQL and Power BI will be a plus.
- Comfortable to work independently with minimal supervision.