Accounting Analyst / Specialist

About the role

Reporting to the GAC SG ACR Tower Assistant Manager, the accountant maintains the accuracy of the financial statements for multiple legal entities. The role covers statutory audits, monthly closing, balance sheet risk reviews and reconciliation, and acts as a partner to the business owners of the assigned entities.

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with external auditors and external consultants to complete annual statutory audits
• Prepare audit documentation, account analysis, annual financial statements and related statutory reports for US GAAP and local statutory requirements
• Answer stakeholder questions with explanations based on local GAAP
• Prepare the Statutory Accounting and Reporting (STAR) package and its checklist
• Prepare local GAAP journal entries (US GAAP to local GAAP) with proper support, recording and reporting
• Identify root causes of issues found in statutory, internal, SOX and self-audits, develop corrective action plans and ensure they are implemented on time
• Carry out monthly closing, including monthly balance sheet risk review (BSRR) reports, variance analysis linked to operational results and monthly pre/post close calls with business owners
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, follow up on concerns and develop corrective action plans where needed
• Support process improvement, including training and updates to new or existing processes
• Support government surveys for statistical reporting and prepare other reports such as non-recurring entry (NE) reporting

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in accounting, internal audit or public accounting in any industry
• Ability to apply accounting theory and principles
• Attention to detail, good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, able to work with stakeholders and remote teams
• Proactive, independent team player who enjoys a dynamic environment

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP