Finance Supervisor

Job Purpose*

Responsible in assisting the Record to Report Supervisor (SEA, FA, BR) to supervise and coordinate the RTR operations for Fixed Asset (FA) and Bank Reconciliation (BR). Responsible for period end close activities, fixed asset management, bank reconciliation, financial and management reporting, local statutory and tax support for the company's entities. Responsible for end-to-end general ledger activities during month end closing, inclusive of journals, allocations, accruals and adjustments according to company policies and applicable accounting standards. Performs profitability review and analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and follow up open items/ issues for closure.

Roles & Responsibilities*

• Ensures accuracy and timeliness in processing general ledger entries, fixed assets transaction and banking transaction and comply to company policies and procedures, IFRS and/or local accounting standard and requirements
• Processes complex Request for fund (RFF), FA capitalisations, disposals and transfers timely and accurately in SAP in accordance to applicable policy and accounting standards
• Monitors and tracks spending and timeframe for ongoing capital projects
• Performs month end closing and reporting for fixed asset ledger and ensure asset net book value and depreciation expenses are accurately reported within the period close deadline
• Supports global annual budgeting process for capital expenditures
• Supports bank reconciliation process between bank transaction and GL posting and ensure no unusual activities
• Reviews daily transactions and reconciliations performed by the FA and BR RTR Analysts, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Monitors clearance of aged balance sheet items on a timely basis. Researches on complex discrepancies and determines appropriate course of action for clearance.
• Resolves issues, including queries from Local Country / Region / Corporate Finance
• Ensures financial closing activities of assigned Business Units are completed on a consistent, accurate, timely basis and in accordance with work instructions and month end closing checklist. Supports and responds accurately and timely to queries from BU stakeholders.
• Prepares journal entries (payroll, accruals, reclass, adjustment, amortization, intercompany, currency mismatch) timely and accurately. Ensures the journals are supported by adequate documentation and retained in an orderly manner in server.
• Ensures all revenue and cost recognition/deferred journals posting according to IFRS accounting standard and company policies
• Performs analytical review and trend analysis of P&L and balance sheet, including shipment profitability review to detect any leakages and follow up with Operations for closure
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliation, investigate unreconciled or long aged items on a timely basis. Proactively highlights any irregularities to Country / Regional Finance stakeholders and work with them to resolve / clear long aged items.
• 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
• Participates in operational review to ensure continuous systems and process improvement
• Supports and participates in any IT project for system change or enhancement
• Ensures internal controls and process improvement are in place within own scope of work
• Ensures compliance of statutory and legal requirements and liaises with auditors, tax agent and company secretary as necessary
• Participates in continuous process improvement projects or system UAT testing when required
• Ensures the proper staff backup plan is in place and timely reviewed. Back up team member on daily tasks when required
• Assists with ad-hoc requests from stakeholders, including internal and/or external auditors.
• Any other duties as and when assigned from time to time

Qualifications*

• Candidate must possess Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy / Finance or holder of a recognised professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA & etc)

Requirements*

• 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 data analytical skills with attention to details
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), experienced in SAP or other ERP accounting software

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person