Analyst, GL (6 months contract third party)

Job Purpose

To support the team in managing day-to-day General Ledger (GL) accounting activities, including assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, preparing financial reports and analysis, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements. The role also involves handling ad-hoc tasks and supporting ongoing improvements in financial operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for core accounting tasks, including providing accounting advisory to business units, supporting closing and reporting activities, and ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements for Group subsidiaries.
• Manage full sets of accounts, including preparation and posting of journals, conducting monthly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss analysis, and handling intercompany transactions, reconciliations, bank statements, forex revaluation, and petty cash.
• Support in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Support in statutory audits, including the preparation of financial statements and supporting documents, addressing audit queries, and tracking post-audit follow-ups.
• Prepare various reports and reconciliations for both statutory and internal management use.
• Support knowledge sharing by training peers on journal entries and reconciliation processes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Act as a point of reference for accounting processes and assist in training finance team members.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures and desk guides to reflect the latest practices.
• Perform regular reviews of assigned work to ensure adherence to accounting policies and internal controls.
• Other tasks assigned by superior from time-to-time.

Qualification, Skills & Experience

• Possess at least Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification with a strong accounting background
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in supporting General Ledger operations, experience in handling full set of accounts and/or preparing financial statement
• Previous experience and knowledge in Finance Shared Services environment will be an added advantage.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and relevant statutory requirements.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills, with the ability to conduct self-reviews and ensure compliance with internal policies and practices.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to suggest and implement process enhancements.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and critical thinking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Anaplan will be an added advantage.

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