Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and technically proficient Senior Accountant to take ownership of our core accounting functions and financial analysis. This critical role involves managing the full-cycle accounting process, executing in-depth performance analysis (budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis), and overseeing the financial reporting integrity of our overseas subsidiaries across multiple foreign accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Accounts Management: - Monitor and manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, including preparing aging reports, enforcing payment terms, and supporting efforts to minimize bad debts. 
- Oversee all General Ledger (GL) activities, executing and reviewing month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. 
 
- 2. Core Accounting & Compliance: - Manage cost accounting activities, including cost analysis and detailed variance reporting for production. 
- Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, calculating depreciation and conducting periodic physical audits to verify asset conditions and values. 
- Assist in the preparation of financial statement disclosures and coordinate directly with auditors during quarterly and annual reviews. 
 
- 3. Global Reporting & Intercompany Accounting: - Take direct ownership of monitoring and consolidating financial data from overseas subsidiaries (initially focusing on six foreign accounts). 
- Supervise the monthly financial report production of subsidiaries and update the Profit & Loss statement on the corporate platform for quarterly reporting. 
- Manage and perform all intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to group policies. 
- Liaise with overseas finance teams to standardize reporting processes and ensure compliance with both local and corporate accounting procedures. 
 
- 4. Financial Planning & Performance Analysis: - Oversee the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with departments to establish accurate financial targets. 
- Conduct comprehensive variance analysis of actual results against budget and forecast, identifying key drivers and providing actionable commentary to management. 
- Prepare and analyze routine and ad-hoc management reports (including quarterly subsidiary performance reports) to support strategic decision-making and parent company requirements. 
 
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional certification (ACCA, CPA, etc.) is highly desirable. 
- Technical Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with strong, hands-on exposure to cost accounting and management reporting. 
- IFRS Proficiency: Strong knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) is essential, given the multi-jurisdictional reporting scope. 
- Systems: Proficiency in SAP financial modules or other major ERP systems is required. 
- Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proven ability to effectively coordinate with foreign subsidiary finance teams and senior management.