Senior Accountant

SUMMARY: Responsible for accounting operations and finance in a multi-entity and multi-country environment. Performs month end closing, forecasting, budgeting and business partnering. Ensure integrity of all legal entities accounting. Support on statutory reporting and financial & management reporting. Interface with HQ finance in Montreal (tax, treasury, accounting), auditors (external & internal), tax consultants and other relevant internal & external stakeholders. Familiar with Singapore and Malaysia accounting standards, tax & local regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for full spectrum of accounting functions including AR, AP & General Ledger.
• Perform consolidation and prepare balance sheet reconciliations and perform profit and loss analysis.
• Ensure proper, accurate and complete recording of accounting entries into the systems.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting – (MOR / Month end package / Tax package / Company taxes filings / Sales & indirect taxes filings / Intercompany confirmations, etc.) and ensure that the deadlines of these reports are met.
• Prepare cashflow forecast, liaise and interface with local banks & HQ Treasury team to ensure sufficient liquidity for operations.
• Collaborate with the tax and legal consultants to meet the local statutory filing and reporting requirements.
• Interface with other departments and countries to support the operations and projects.
• Maintains accounting controls by updating, recommending, and ensuring alignment to HQ policies & procedures.
• Ensure compliance to IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Statutory audit report preparation inclusive of consolidated financial statements.
• Manage & liaise with internal and external auditors, company secretary/legal in ensuring regulatory deadlines & compliances are met.
• Prepare GST and review work of SST submission from Malaysia subsidiary.
• Prepare monthly forecast and annual budget.
• Support projects as and when assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA or equivalent) with at least 5 years relevant experience is preferred.
• Worked in a multinational corporation with experience in a multi-entity/country environment.
• Ability to handle full set of accounts.
• The candidate should be confident, a self-starter and possess the ability to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and deadline oriented.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards & accounting principles (IFRS, GAAP, SOX).

SKILLS and TRAITS

• Computer literate with good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong ERP and IT systems knowledge. Hands on experience in Oracle Cloud would be an added advantage.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin (with ability to type simplified Chinese).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Finance and business acumen.