Principal Accountant

GlobalFoundries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global semiconductor company is seeking an experienced Accountant to oversee and improve financial processes across the APAC region. The candidate will manage monthly closing activities, coordinate audits, ensure compliance with IFRS, and support financial reporting efforts. Strong communication skills and a deep understanding of accounting standards are vital for this multifaceted role in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in manufacturing and CPA firms.
• Knowledge of IFRS standards and GAAP for APAC entities.
• Experience in coordinating audits and familiarity with internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly closing activities across APAC regional offices.
• Coordinate annual audits and regulatory reporting.
• Improve month-end close process for accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cross-Cultural Adaptability

Education

Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance

CA or Equivalent Professional Qualifications

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Your Job

• Review General Ledger activities and monthly closing activities for APAC regional offices in accordance with the close calendar ensuring corporate accounting policies and effective internal controls have been adhered to.

• Collaborate closely with corporate accounting teams and work across different functions and stakeholders to see through the monthly accounting close, ensuring all critical accounting matters are appropriately identified and dealt with.

• Further improve the month-end close process and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting for APAC regional offices. These include analysis of accounts and preparation/review and investigation of monthly accounts reconciliations.

• Review monthly/quarterly corporate reporting in a timely and accurate manner for corporate & local statutory reporting, consistent with IFRS, and GlobalFoundries accounting policies and local GAAP (ie. FRS where applicable).

• Coordinate and manage the annual statutory audits, dealing with the Auditors and ensuring timely completion of the annual audit process.

• Review statutory accounts in FRS

• Support internal audits to ensure record keeping and sound corporate governance are maintained, in accordance with the requirements of auditors and government agencies/Regulatory bodies

• Responsible for the timely delivery of regulatory reporting and statistical surveys.

• On ad-hoc basis, support technical accounting projects and system improvement projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or Equivalent Professional Qualifications (e.g. CA)

• 8 years of working experience preferably in a multi-national manufacturing company and CPA firm

• ERP work knowledge

• Semiconductor industry knowledge is advantageous

• Led prior engagement with auditors - Coordinate and manage the annual statutory audits, dealing with the Auditors and ensuring timely completion of the audit process

• Familiar with the close processes in a global ERP environment

• Familiar with the preparation/review of monthly financial statements for APAC entities

• Work level understanding of effective internal controls and SOX compliance experience

• Knowledge of IFRS standards

• Knowledge of APAC entities’ GAAP is advantageous

• Show good communication skills, speak fluently, and is easily understood in an international environment

• Demonstrated ability to work across borders, cutting through different work cultures

Other Essential Attribute

• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work across functions, across borders and across cultures in a global company, and interact with all hierarchy in the organization.

• Speak English with clarity and good writing skills

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.