gl accountant (mandarin speaker).

about the job

1. General Ledger Management & Period Close

• Month-End and Year-End Close: Actively participate in the full cycle of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.

○ Ensure all necessary general ledger (GL) activities are completed accurately and on time.

○ Review and post complex journal entries, accruals, and deferrals in accordance with established accounting policies.

• Account Reconciliation: Prepare and review detailed balance sheet account reconciliations (e.g., Cash, Fixed Assets, Accrued Expenses) to ensure the accuracy of recorded balances.

○ Timely identify and investigate reconciling items and ensure they are resolved promptly.

• Intercompany Transactions: Perform and manage reconciliations of all intercompany accounts and transactions within the Shared Services structure.

○ Ensure proper recording and balancing of intercompany payables and receivables across entities.

1. Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Data Integrity: Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the GL for assigned entities by regularly reviewing entries and maintaining the chart of accounts.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data, investigate and resolve discrepancies in GL balances, and prepare variance analyses to explain fluctuations in actual vs. budget/prior period figures for management review.
• Reporting Support: Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules and reports for internal management reporting and external statutory filings.

1. Compliance, Controls, and Audit

• Accounting Standards: Ensure all general ledger activities and related documentation comply with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, US GAAP) and company policies.
• Audit Support: Act as a key resource during internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation, schedules, and explanations related to GL accounts and processes.
• Internal Controls: Adhere to and recommend improvements for internal controls over financial reporting to safeguard company assets and maintain the reliability of financial data.