General Ledger (GL) Accounting
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, year-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with statutory and group reporting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Communicate any control weakness identify during day-to-day operations Implement and enhancement of accounting and working procedure for internal audits and SOX compliance.
- Support internal and external audit request.
- Other ad-hoc tasks or projects that may be assigned.
Treasury Operations
- Manage daily cash flow activities, including journal entries, bank reconciliations and cash forecasting.
- Coordinate with banks for fund transfers and banking documentation.
- Assess the forex balance sheet exposure.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of hedging strategies, manage the hedging portfolio, monitor the exchange rates.
- Analyse monthly, quarterly and annual transactions data against forecast.
- Assist in maintaining banking relationships and treasury policies.
Payroll Accounting
- Collaborate with HR and payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll accounting.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and download payroll data from payroll system.
- Verify cheque requests and process cheque issuance.
- Process and verify employee claims for all claim types via SAP Concur.
- Reconcile payroll-related accounts including salaries, bonuses, benefits, and taxes and provide analysis.
- Ensure compliance with statutory payroll requirements and internal controls.
Corporate Tax Compliance
- Maintain tax schedules and assist in the preparation and filing of corporate income tax and other statutory filings.
- Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors during reviews or audits.
- Stay updated with changes in tax laws and regulations relevant to the business.
Required Experience and Qualifications (Required knowledge, skills and experience---however acquired):
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in accounting roles, including GL, treasury, payroll, and tax.
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP/SFRS) and local tax regulations.
- Proficient in SAP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with reporting tools is a plus.
- High attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving skills along with strong interpersonal and communication skills