Assistant Accountant

The job incumbent shall work in close collaboration with the Group Chief Finance Officer, Financial Controller and the Business Units Finance Team. The role requires the candidate to perform month end including variance analysis for selected entities and the group consolidation.

Job Description - Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all accounting entries are performed timely and accurately.
• Prepare the management and statutory accounts for selected entities including the holding entity and the shared service entity.
• Prepare the budget for the entities allocated to his/her portfolio.
• Perform variance analysis and provides insights to grow the bottom line.
• Assist in reviewing the subsidiaries’ management accounts and reconciliations for accuracy and reliability.
• Support the CFO in driving a world class finance by challenging status quo, optimizing efficiency, driving improvements to working capital, aged stocks, aged balances and implementing best practices as well as continuous improvements.
• Prepare periodic consolidated Group management and statutory accounts.
• Assist the CFO and business units in other matters such as board file preparation, system implementation, control matters, etc.

Profile & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting & finance and/or ACCA level 2.
• Result oriented.
• Can deal with pressure and move forward with ambiguity.
• Ability to manage multiple situations simultaneously.
• Competency in Microsoft Excel and Sage.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in a role with management and financial reporting.
• Prior experience with consolidation and FP&A role will be an advantage.