Job Summary:

A hands-on candidate with analytical skills and attention to details and accuracy who will be responsible in the preparation and analysis of financial information and financial reports both in EXCEL and/or SAP on monthly basis or at ad-hoc basis. The candidate will also be responsible in performing the general administration and follow-up of all purchasing procedures within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

Prepare, examine and analyze accounting records and information

Prepare periodic accounting or financial reports in Excel

Prepare and update monthly account closing entries in SAP

Prepare and update analysis of AR & AP

Responsible for GL entries/posting in SAP

Proactively follow changes in laws and accounting standards

Purchasing

Secure the best possible price for all purchases based on sound purchasing practices and negotiations

Review current sources of supply and pursue new supplier development based on avoiding single source of supply, identifying new suppliers with lower rates

Propose alternate material standards where it appears justified in terms of cost savings or new sources of supply

Ensure value of goods is guarded properly with periodical checks

Interact with vendors for purchase order acknowledgment & deliveries and coordinate with the shipping department for the clearance of goods

Interact with warehouse for the receipt of goods

Handle and expedite Material Requests

Submit enquiries and requests for quotations and evaluate quotations received

Issue Purchase Orders

Monitor Vendor performances

General

Maintain confidentiality of information at all times

Engage in rotation-of-work with the peers in finance department to facilitate work during their absence

Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes

Handle other duties as assigned

Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline; CMA, CPA qualification an advantage

5+ years of relevant accounting experience

Comprehensive analytical skills with attention to details and accuracy is a must

Advanced computer skills especially in Excel is a must

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Understanding of regulatory requirements for financial reporting (including IFRSs) is an advantage

Experience in SAP is an advantage

Eager to further develop in field of finance and accounting