Financial Reporting Accountant (6-months contract)

About the company:

A global leader in shipping and logistics, providing reliable transport and supply chain solutions worldwide with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.

About the Role:

Responsible for supporting general ledger (GL) activities, including preparing journal entries, assisting in the monthly closing process, and ensuring accurate financial reporting for the Group.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries (JE) accurately and on time.
• Analyze Balance Sheet (BS) and Profit & Loss (P&L) schedules, investigate significant variances.
• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and yearly management and statutory reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, corporate teams, and country controllers to ensure accruals and payments are properly justified and posted.
• Perform consolidated reporting for the Group and ensure timely submission to supervisors and relevant stakeholders.
• Assist managers with periodic reports and ad-hoc requests from stakeholders.
• Liaise with external auditors to resolve accounting issues promptly.
• Provide backup support to team members and take on ad-hoc assignments as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting. Professional accounting qualifications (CPA, ACCA, CA) are a plus.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience; 1–2 years of audit experience is an advantage.
• Experience in a Shared Service Center is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; knowledge of SAP or similar consolidation tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently, as part of a team, and under tight schedules.
• High level of integrity, responsibility, and strong work ethics.

For more information, you may reach out to Grace Tan via email (grace.tan@peoplelake.asia) or WhatsApp (+6018-780 1215)