Senior Accounting Operations (6-month contract)

About our client:

A financial expertise centre which delivers non-transactional, value-adding functions to its Group to support the Group’s transformation and drive financial performance for key stakeholders. The Group is 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:

This position is responsible to perform General Ledger (GL) functions, to prepare monthly journal entries (JE) for the purpose of monthly closing process, to prepare and analyse Balance Sheet (BS) and Profit and Loss (P&L) schedules, to prepare monthly reports for submission to Corporate and respective Region stakeholders and to perform consolidated financial accounting, review and reporting for entities/ transactions within the Group.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare JE accurately and timely and propose high level adjustments (HLA) where necessary
• Work closely with stakeholders/corporate/country requestors to ensure accruals are properly justified and correctly posted
• Perform analytical review on P&L and BS schedules and perform investigations on significant and outstanding items
• Perform, check and consolidate reporting timely and accurately for submission
• Prepare and maintain monthly and quarterly management reports and yearly statutory accounts timely and accurately
• Submit quality and accurate ad-hoc requests from stakeholders/corporate/country.
• Liaise with Process Owners and Country Controllers for payment related information
• Liaise with external auditors when required to ensure issues are resolved timely
• Back up team member on daily tasks when required
• Prepare to assist and take up ad-hoc assignments

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.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information, you may reach out to Cheryl Soh via email (cheryl.soh@peoplelake.asia) or WhatsApp (+6018-772 3437)