Sr Accountant Lead, STS & OTC (Perm, Full Set Accounting)

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider based in Singapore is looking for a seasoned leader to manage their STS & OTC team. The successful candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Financial Operations, specifically in the ANZ & Asia markets. Responsibilities include overseeing the month-end processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and liaising with various service providers. Candidates with people management experience and relevant accounting qualifications will be prioritized. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in ANZ & Asia markets Financial Operations.
• People management experience essential.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the STS/OTC team to drive efficiencies.
• Ensure all deadlines in month-end close are met.
• Manage external and internal auditor interactions.

Skills

Financial Operations

People Management

Accounting Principles

Project Management

Excel Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

Accounting/ Finance / Business degree

ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification

Job description

General Job Requirements:

• Based in Singapore and reporting to the Associate Director, Finance APAC GFS - Source to Settle (STS) & Order to Cash (OTC) Lead of APAC Global Financial Solutions (GFS), this position will be responsible for leading the STS & OTC team in the management and delivery of STS and OTC services mainly focusing on ANZ & Asia markets (or other markets depending on business needs).
• The customers for the STS process will be represented by Finance Business Partners of ANZ & Asia markets in and will also include the Finance and business users of the process along with suppliers.
• The customers for the OTC process will be represented by the finance of ANZ & Asia markets, commercial finance and commercial operations.
• STS processes include but not limited to handling of supplier’s onboarding requests, PO administration, supplier invoice processing, employees’ expense claims, Corporate Card handling, payment processing, month-end processes for APAC markets.
• OTC processes include but not limited to Customer and Credit Maintenance, Cash Application, Debt Collection, Credit review, Order Management, month-end processes for APAC markets.

Position Specific Job Requirements:

• Manage, train, and provide guidance and direction to the team and AP/AR Users; and the Customer Services and Finance teams for ANZ & Asia markets (or other markets depending on business needs)
• Manage the overall process effectively, reporting KPI’s and enhancing and streamlining the effectiveness of the process;
• Manage and liaise with our various service providers to ensure quality and timeliness of the services
• Recommend changes in processes and/or policies that identify and utilize technologies that will provide efficiencies;
• Ensure that all standards in the service partnership agreement are consistently met and a high level in key performance indicators is achieved
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date documentation and adherence to all internal controls as required for the Sarbanes - Oxley Act;
• Lead and manage the ANZ & Asia STS/OTC team (or other markets depending on business needs) to drive efficiencies and support a scalable model in the future
• Performance management of the team, through coaching and 1-to-1’s;
• Perform month-end close process;
• Ensure all deadlines are met during the close cycle;
• Support the GL accounting team in the completion of statutory compliance functions
• Participate in ad-hoc projects are necessary
• Any ad hoc tasks as assigned
• Possibility of the scope change due to business needs
• Potential job rotation

Knowledge, experience, competencies:

• 7 years+ hands-on experience in ANZ & Asia markets Financial Operations (experience financial shared services is an advantage)
• Accounting/ Finance / Business degree
• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification is preferred - Big 4 or similar practice accounting background a distinct advantage
• People management experience is a must
• Must have a good understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Experience in interacting with external and internal auditors along with detailed knowledge and experience of SOX Compliance
• Strong Excel proficiency
• Be a self-starter and able to act on own initiative
• Self-driven with high levels of integrity, excellence and teamwork
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to be detail oriented
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, working under pressure and to meet strict reporting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written, presentational);
• Project Management skills and experience desirable
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaborate approach to work
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Traditional Mandarin is preferred to liaise with counterparts from Taiwan market (or other markets per business needs)