Senior Accountant

In Schneider Electric everything we do promotes progress and sustainability for all — our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies where we live and work. From the products, software, and services driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation to corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make an impact by helping people and organizations become more resilient and efficient, more electric and digital.

This position is for a Senior Accountant in Singapore.

What will you do?

• Understand the Group's accounting policies as well as the local accounting and tax system
• Support the accounting operations including:
  • Perform month-end and quarter-end closing work
  • Inter-company transaction report and reconciliation
  • Review project accounting and revenue recognition process in compliance with IFRS requirements
  • Review of Accounts Reconciliation, Backline certification, adjustment any discrepancies.
• Lead the implementation of best practices on consolidation and internal control team to simplify, standardize and scale our business and global organization
• Work cross functionally with Finance Controller, Legal, Account Payable, Credits, FP&A, Tax and various business owners on policies, processes, and help drive key system initiatives and improvements
• Increase the accuracy of the financial information by ensuring data has been correctly booked and take corrective actions if required
• Support the team for implementation of internal controls in all accounting and tax
• Working with Share Services teams for daily operations and month end closing activities
• Involve in the end-to-end activities for the entities in charge
• Lead in the statutory audit of the legal entity and work with external auditors to ensure timely audit
• Responsible for GST returns and annual tax filing for the legal entity

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Degree In Accounting or ACCA modules
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Self-driven / motivated individual
• Must be able to work independently without much supervision
• Agile and able to adapt quickly
• Familiar with accounting concepts and principles
• Able to work under complex and ambiguity environment
• Previous experience in audit would be preferred
• Proficient in Oracle and SAP system is a plus

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