Job Description
About our client
Our client is one of established Shared Services.
About the role
Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, senior accountants perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses. Their day-to-day responsibilities include: Analyzing complex financial reports and records.
Your responsibilities
GAMA
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Co-ordinate with SSC KL Finance teams (AP, GAMA, AR, TR, T&E, Compliance and Procurement) and execute month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts in compliance with month-end close checklist.
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Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, accountable for the financial accuracy of the affiliate’s Financials.
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Responsible of all Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) documentation and internal controls matters, act as owner for the ICFR tools – INVOLVE and BWISE.
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Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation – follow up on open items and rectify any anomalies encountered.
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Submission other reporting packages accurately and within specified timeline i.e. Sustainability, Insurance reporting.
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Responsible of IFRS 16 Leasing related matters i.e. SimSol /Planon.
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Review and provide approval for all manual journal entries for posting by SSC KL team.
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Responsible for all management accounting aspects i.e. Period cost allocation, COPA allocation, SSC allocation, etc.
Accounts Receivables / Accounts Payables
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Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Receivables – review and approve manual billings, review debtors ageing and determine follow up actions, ensure all sales related activities are reported timely and accurate.
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Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payables – review and provide approval of AP related activities i.e. vendor invoices, payment, etc.
Treasury
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Cash flow management - forecast current and future cash flow requirement and arrangement for necessary fund transfers (if required).
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Responsible for all treasury matters i.e. FX deal, credit facilities, payment request, banking matters.
Master Data
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Managing of master data - Chart of Accounts, Cost Center, Profit Center. WBS, vendor & customer master data, UCI, etc.
Others
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Preparation of statutory taxes calculations and reconciliation, including tax reporting and liaising with Tax Consultant.
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Preparation of audit related schedules and documentation, including liaising with the Auditor.
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Participate in any compliance audits and responding to audit queries.
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Identify, recommend and implement solutions in consultation with the management for continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of operation.
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Being the main contact person for SSC KL Finance teams for issue resolution for all financial matters.
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Being the main contact person for FM in the affiliates for all financial matters, requests and advisory.
Key Requirement
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Ideal people with audit background with new-mid level manager.
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Must have strong stakeholder management skills.
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Must be strong in accounting knowledge and taxation skills.
You will have
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A degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Commerce or equivalent. ACCA, CPA Australia or other accounting professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
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Minimum 5 years of working experience in related field and minimum 3 years in accountant role / audit experience.
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Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; financial reporting, audit and taxation.
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Proficiency in relevant accounting software preferably SAP and MS office tools.
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Meticulous, independent, proactive and ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines.
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Strong communication skills, expressing ideas and expectations in a clear and concise manner.
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Proven track record of effective relationship and stakeholder management with diverse populations (customers, colleagues and senior leaders).
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Proficiency in influencing skills.
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Comfortable working in a dynamic, changing and growing environment.
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The ability to operate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments.
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Able to commit for business travel when required.