Manager, Accounting and Reporting

SG11 CIBA VISION Asian Mfg & Log Pte Ltd Company; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global eye care company located in Singapore seeks a Manager for Accounting & Reporting. The role involves handling financial reporting for APAC manufacturing plants, ensuring compliance for statutory and tax submissions, and supporting audit processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 8 years of audit experience, and strong communication skills to liaise with various teams. This position is based in the Tuas office and offers transport options.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of audit experience, preferably with manufacturing clients.
• Experience working with external bodies like IRAS and ACRA.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Review statutory and tax reporting workings prepared by team members.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory and tax filings.
• Lead and coach team members on internal audit reviews.

Skills

Team Player

Multi-national work experience

Comfortable with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance

Professional certification (CA or CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

Job Summary

As the Manager, Accounting & Reporting, you will be the point of contact for financial reporting and accounting activities in APAC manufacturing plants. This individual is primarily responsible for timely completion of statutory audit and corporate tax filings and will be responsible for timely and accurate period end reporting. This role review and monitor team members, and coordinates with various functions for timeliness and accuracy of statutory reporting in our Tuas Office.

Key Responsibilities – Typical Day

• Review statutory and tax reporting workings prepared by team member
• Ensure statutory filing and tax filing is performed timely and accurately ahead of timeline
• As applicable, guide team members on Indirect Tax submission and other monthly / quarterly / annually required statutory report / government survey
• Review and monitor on Corporate Tax and Deferred Tax calculation monthly and answer Global Tax’s queries if any
• Prepare month end reporting Financial Consolidation Reporting System (FCRS) schedules related to tax reporting
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for local statutory and tax
• Collaborates with the internal teams and stakeholders on the statutory and tax requirement
• Works and collaborates with various function owners on any audit and tax recommendations
• Works on Transfer Pricing documentation by understanding the industry and benchmarking it and be able to elaborate on the business from tax perspective
• Handle and provide required information in the event of tax audit if any

Key Responsibilities – Financial Reporting

• Review on Property Plant & Equipment (PP&E) matters including Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) review
• Integral part of the reporting activities and accountable for the quality of reporting
• Month‑end review of Balance Sheet and account reconciliations
• Point of contact for Consolidation and Reporting team for any follow‑up activities
• Participates and leads the regional balance sheet reviews
• Point of contact for local stakeholders for accounting and reporting matters
• Works with local Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Head of Finance on accounting topics

Key Responsibilities – Internal Compliance

• Local supplement information (LSI) owner
• Coordinator for internal audit review

Key Responsibilities – Coaching

• Lead and coach team members

What You’ll Bring to Alcon

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent
• Professional certification will be an added advantage – Chartered Accountant or CPA
• Experience working with external bodies such as IRAS and ACRA reporting
• Candidates must possess at least 8 years of audit experience (with Manufacturing clients) with audit firm
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national, matrix organization
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and SAP is preferred

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

• Good team player
• Enjoy working with various cross functional team across manufacturing sites
• Comfortable to be based at Tuas south (transport provided at Kranji, outram park and Boon lay MRT)