• Be accountable for timely and accurate recording of journal entries based on the agreed service level agreements (SLAs) & defined closing mechanism. Manage month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance with local accounting standards and IFRS.
• Review output to identify errors / inconsistencies. Make subsequent corrections based on the nature of the account to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Be responsible for the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, statutory financial statements and global reporting.
• Prepare variance analyses, defined Key Risk Indicator (KRIs) and commentaries, and ensure variances and reconciling items are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with financial and operational systems and their interdependencies including their functionality, workflows, automated controls, and associated facilitation of data consolidation, reporting, and robust analytics
• Orchestrate strong collaboration between various teams in finance community to achieve month end closing in good quality and timely manner
• Support Financial Accounting and Reporting manager on new financial initiatives and changing business requirements.

• University degree
• CPA/CA/ICAA or equivalent will be an advantage

• Minimum 5 years working experience, inclusive of 2 years of managerial experience
• Big 4 audit experience is an advantage
• Worked in Shared Service Center is an advantage
• Solid expertise / operational know-how of all finance processes (AP, AR, GL, inventory accounting, etc) and understanding of market specificities
• Fluent in English is a must and fluent in Mandarin or other Asian language are an advantage

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas
• Drive self and team members to work outside of their comfort zones
• Use failure as an opportunity for immediate learning, feedback and new thinking for personal and team development
• Foster a sense of team spirit to create a shared ownership of the team’s objectives
• Build working relationships that promote synergy among team members. Actively solicit the involvement of team members and usage of their varied skills and interests when needed for joint collaboration
• Consider local, regional and global perspectives when shaping solutions / recommendations
• Identify and resolve conflicts among team members by providing a middle ground and building a consensus
• Able to speak up and challenge assumptions and critically evaluate different solutions to problems to determine the best courses of action that can address obstacles
• Make decisions and create solutions in consideration of multiple teams and stakeholders’ interests
• Configure content of speech or presentation in accordance with the relevant audience
• Examine and modify message prior to presentation by organising information logically
• Utilise visuals to create an effective and compelling message when presenting
• Use examples, analogies, metaphors, and other storytelling techniques to clarify ideas and convey a clear message