Primary Purpose of Position
The Accountant – RTR (Record to Report is expected to perform review and processing for simple and complex data entry functions in various ERP system and provide day to day finance and administrative support to Surbana Jurong Group of companies and its subsidiaries in accurate and timely manner of all general accounting and reporting, fixed assets, statutory accounting, banking, audit and tax related transactions. The job also entails validation of supporting documents received, preparation and review of basic reconciliation that may require communication with stakeholders.

The Accountant may also be assigned other duties and responsibilities as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process various financial transactions in ERP system ensuring high accuracy of all entries, and compliance to established controls, accounting principles and policies.

• In coordination with supervisors, investigate and resolve simple transactional issues as necessary.

• Prepare journal entries for adjustments or corrections.

• Escalate issue to senior or lead for timely resolution.

• Prepare and analyse complex bank and balance sheet reconciliations and advise the line manager of issues on the reconciliation.

• Review basic reconciliations performed by Associate Accountants and/or Finance Assistants.

• Prepare complex reports and be able to review recurring reports.

• Review payroll reports and be able to monitor tax payments.

• Assist with audits by providing supporting records and documentation.

• Assist in monthly close process to ensure deadlines are met.

• Evaluate current accounting processes and propose improvements for operational efficiency.

• Contribute to process improvement and assist in the implementation of office wide initiatives.

• Ad hoc duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accurate, complete and timely recording of financial transactions and preparation of reconciliation and reports.

• Ensure deadlines are met.

• Continuous communication with supervisors and colleagues on status of assigned tasks.

• Establish collaborative relationships with internal clients to understand the business and continuously identify ways to be of service.

• Ensure high-level of confidentiality is maintained at all times.

• High level of participation and engagement in company activities would be encouraged.

• Assist other team members during peak times.

• Suggest process improvement opportunities, and taking through from investigation to subsequent implementation in close coordination with the parties concerned.

• Successful, on-time resolution of transactional issues and proper escalation is observed.

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business, Accountancy, Management Accounting, or Banking.
• Relevant professional certification is an advantage (e.g. CPA, MBA)
• With 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in Project Accounting, General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Auditing, Accounts Payable or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritise tasks to manage competing deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and accounting fundamentals.
• Experience in a BPO or Shared Service setting is an advantage.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or any financial reporting software, with strong working knowledge of SAP or S/4 Hana being essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills within a multi-cultural business environment.
• Ability to work with precision and manage competing deadlines and heavy workloads.
• Able to collaborate with team members, internal clients and management.
• Ability to cope with ambiguity and change and maintain high level of professionalism when working under pressure.

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