Job Purpose
Assist Manager to support the Finance Shared Services (FSS) in executing all aspects of General Ledger (GL) Accounting operations such as performing month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting closing activities, performing and preparation of analysis reporting, preparation of financial statements as well as other ad-hoc tasks as and when required.
Key Accountabilities
- One of GL function's Team-leads and assist the manager on the day-to-day GL accounting operations.
- Responsible for the overall and end-to-end monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting closing activities and ensure timely and accurate closing and reporting.
- Present and lead the meeting by preparing the monthly workings and financial results to stakeholders such as DOFs and Finance team of NTCs that are supported by FSS.
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the assigned portfolios and able to handle multiple entities in the Region, with voluminous transactions involved.
- Understand local business practices for countries that are supported by FSS e.g. Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Laos.
- Work with various teams and take lead in issue resolution on IFRS 16 site related and site rental related, and drive towards closure of identified issues.
- Able to guide and coach junior team members, as well as other teams e.g. FA and IM, AR, AP or other NTCs, in terms of application of accounting knowledge / standard, or system postings, in order to ensure best practices and consistencies apply across the Group and its subsidiaries;
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, including reconciliation to sub-ledger, and proactively identify and clear long outstanding accruals, after seeking confirmation from the relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare various reporting or analysis for statutory and management needs e.g. Yearly financial statement;
- Perform self-inspection on work areas and implement measures to ensure compliance to the company's accounting policies, procedures and limit of authority.
- Support statutory audit including preparation of audit schedules and attend to audit queries, as well as preparation of audited financial statements to ensure Board approval and signing.
- Take lead in issue resolution on BAU operational matters and drive towards closure of identified issues.
- Maintain and update standard operating procedures and desk procedures as and when required.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advice, guide and resolve issues raised.
- Take lead and proactively participate in any initiatives that being identified by the company.
- Drive continuous systems and process improvements.
- Other tasks assigned by superior from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience
- Possess at least Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting and/or Professional Qualification e.g. MIA, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW will be an added advantage
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in supporting General Ledger operation, experience in handling full set of accounts and/or preparation of financial statements.
- Previous experience and knowledge in Finance Shared Services environment will be an added advantage.
- Technically sound in accounting and reporting standards and financial statutory requirements. Be well versed with IFRS / MFRS and application of the accounting standards in practice.
- Strong accounting and analytical skills to perform self-inspection on work areas and implement measures to ensure compliance to accounting practices, policies and guidelines.
- Excellent in Microsoft Office application such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint
- Excellent time management and prioritization skill, ability to work well in a pressured, deadline focused, committed team environment.
- Good analytical and problems solving skills, contribute ideas and implement improvements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interaction and stakeholder management skills
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Anaplan will be an added advantage.
