Supervisor, GBS Finance Operations, General Ledger

• Responsible in overseeing monthly financial closing activities, ensuring proper accounting records maintenance with accurate and timely financial reporting and/or other ad-hoc tasks within the SLA scope for in-scope countries (SEA)
• Reviews work done by RTR Analysts and ensure they are performed accurately and timely according to company policy and/or country local accounting standard

• Journal entries for accruals/reclass/adjustment and P&L analysis.
• Monthly financial reports (P&L) and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Works closely with Country / Region stakeholders/requestors to ensure accruals are properly justified and correctly posted
• Performs trend analysis and analytical review of P&L and balance sheet schedules. Responds to any queries from corporate or regional relating to the business unit performance
• Monitors clearance of aged balance sheet items on a timely basis. Researches on complex discrepancies and determines appropriate course of action for clearance.
• Prepares and maintains monthly management reports, monthly or quarterly reports and yearly statutory accounts
• Supports, coaches, motivates and provides timely guidance/support to staff when they face issues or problems
• Drives development and involve in continuous process improvement initiatives which include up-to-date process documentation, strengthens internal controls, increases team efficiency and effectiveness
• Supports and participates in any IT project for system change or enhancement
• Ensures the proper staff backup plan is in place and timely reviewed. Back up team member on daily tasks when required
• Any other duties as and when assigned from time to time

• Candidate must possess Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy / Finance or holder of a recognised professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA & etc)
• Minimum 4 - 5 years working experience in Record to Report scope; preferably with minimum 1 year of supervisory role
• Preferable working experience in a Global Finance Shared Services Centre or in logistics industry
• Good working knowledge of IFRS and tax rules
• A team player with strong sense of responsibility and able to work independently under pressure and tight deadline
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a good command of English (both written and verbal) in order to deal effectively with both internal and external parties especially with clearing of reconciling items and issues
• Good sense on importance of performance measurement; be aligned and supportive in driving toward the goals of the organisation together with the team as whole
• Strong data analytical skills and able to handle high volume transaction review with attention to details and organized
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), experienced in SAP or other ERP accounting software

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