Financial Accountant

Recruiter
Morgan Mckinley Singapore
Location
Singapore
Salary
Competitive
Posted
04 Oct 2018
Closes
06 Oct 2018
Ref
4561360
Sector
Accounting - Public practice
Contract type
Contract
Hours
Full time
Overview of business area or project:

The Compensation and Benefits Accounting function in Singapore is organized within Group Finance. This is a global function and covers accounting, control and reporting of employee stock plans, deferred compensation and bonus inter-company accounting.

Key Responsibilities

The scope of activities include:
  • All operational aspects around accounting, control and reporting of people related expenses under various bonuses and deferred compensation plans. The scope of coverage includes various stock and cash deferral plans awarded over a number of years, booked in various legal entities and currencies under US GAAP, IFRS, CH GAAP and local GAAP.
  • Month end / Quarter end close activities
  • Preparation of various reports and analyses and interaction with stakeholders
  • Year-end statutory disclosures and audit

Overview of the department / team:

The team works closely with the Group, Divisional and Legal Entity Finance teams, HR, Treasury and Tax. The primary focus of the team is to develop, implement and operate robust and efficient controls and procedures to ensure accurate and timely recording of people related expenses under various GAAPs and delivery of expense management information and analyses.

Essentials Skills and Qualifications:
  • Required 4-10 years of post-qualification experience in a high pressure, deadline focused commercial environment or audit and assurance function.
  • Previous work experience in Banking and Finance is preferred but not necessary.
  • Previous exposure to compensation accounting is preferred but not necessary.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Windows.
  • Strong technical background in accounting and management reporting
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS relating to Comp Accounting
  • A flexible approach to work combined with a "can do" attitude that is task orientated.
  • A logical mind set with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the presence and ability to influence peers and seniors.
  • Committed and determined self -starter.
  • Outgoing/team player.

Candidate Value Proposition:
  • Part of a very senior Team
  • Global team and global exposure
  • Very complex compensation schemes (great learning environment)

If you are keen on this role, please APPLY now or email Constance Cho - ccho@morganmckinley.com.sg

Constance Cho

EA License: 11C5502

Registration No:R187668

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