GL Accounts Executive (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 Accounting Executive to handle daily accounting tasks, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with standards such as IFRS. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in accounting, advanced Excel skills, and effective communication abilities in English and Mandarin. This role offers a chance to work on cross-functional teams and engage in projects that enhance financial reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Degree with min. 1-2 years GL accounting experience or partial ACCA with 3-4 years GL accounting experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and macros.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily accounting tasks and prepare financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform reconciliations for general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support financial data analysis and assist in creating dashboards for key financial metrics.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Accounting or related field

Partial ACCA with Diploma

Tools

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, 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:

• Degree with min. 1-2 years of GL accounting experience, OR partial ACCA with a relevant Diploma with min. 3-4 years of GL accounting experience.
• 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.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin to effectively collaborate with Mandarin-speaking overseas counterparts (speaking and reading).

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.