Accounting Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers to ensure all accounting transactions are promptly recorded, classified and analyzed.
• Coordinate and review the reconciliation of major account balances to subsidiary ledgers at month-end close.
• Timely preparation of reconciliation of general ledger accounts on monthly basis within established system to verify the validity and accuracy of all transactions booked.
• Accurate and timely allocation of expense amongst product lines or entities within the group and update the system according to approved bases and process.
• Review detailed purchase list for all product lines and prepare monthly summary of inventory for different product lines.
• Perform accurate calculation of monthly retrofit computations for various product lines includes handling related queries from different joint ventures.
• Prepare quarterly review of Lower of Cost or Market Value of inventory to determine potential write-down.
• Handles statutory audits and responsible for the preparation of audited financial statements to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and group policies.
• Prepares the annual operating and capital budgets for planning and control purposes, includes addressing queries from various stakeholders including product line managers, department heads of functional groups etc and review reasonableness to ensure budgets are prepared in accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Preparation and coordination of SOX key control testing documentations to ensure internal control processes work effectively and identify opportunities for control improvement.
• Handle new lease contracts within established system to ensure compliance with USGAAP and IFRS 116 standard for lease accounting.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent, a qualified CPA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 years relevant financial audit and/or accounting work experience.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• A pro-active individual, able to work independently and manage deadlines efficiently.