Primary Purpose of the Position

The COE Accountant will report directly to Sr. accounting manager, APAC and provide high level accounting and financial management services in 2-3 countries including intercompany, account payable, general ledger and fixed assets management. Handle month-end closing & reporting and involve projects including automation, APAC SOP optimization, financial systems improvement and process improvement.

Key Accountabilities

Financial Management & Reporting

Following local and global accounting guideline, manage daily operation in accounting for 2-3 APAC countries according to monthly & yearly closing timeline.

• Control and monitor Accounts Payable & Payment in ERP and Bank system.
• Handle intercompany transactions, complete intercompany reconciliation and clear intercompany difference.
• Control and complete General ledger and Fixed Assets Management.
• Manage account reconciliation according to closing timeline to ensue no significant misstatements.
• Ensure all local and global financial reports are completed and submitted according timeline.
• Liaise with management and prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis as required.
• Handle and control APAC MDM master data including customer master, vender master and material master etc.
• Manage and complete Chart of Account creation, change and delete etc.
• Manage internal & external auditing to ensure full compliance with global and local requirement such as Sox, IFRS etc.

Process & Project

• Involve project including automation, integration, system implementation etc.
• Establish or improve policy, process in all accounting function special for APAC standard operation procedure optimization to ensure internal control and compliance.
• Other job assigned by leader.

Work Health and Safety

• Keep all work areas and storage areas clean, tidy and safe
• Follow all safe working procedures and practices
• Report any hazards or maintenance requirements to the supervisor immediately
• Perform other duties as requested by leader

Key Challenges

• Up to date knowledge of accounting & tax principles for both Nilfisk Group and local regulatory
• Manage varied and conflicting demands to meet agreed standards and timelines
• Provide accurate, complete and timely information, recommendations and advice
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Deal effectively with a broad range of stakeholder enquiries and demands

Working Relations

Internal Local Finance Accountant Finance Accounting Manager Finance Business Partner Sales Team Operation Team Purchase Team APAC & Global Finance Groups External Auditors Banks Suppliers Tax Office / Regulatory Bodies Environment

Selection Criteria

Education & Qualification

• Degree in Finance/Accounting

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial accounting
• Proven record of using accounting systems
• Proven ability to produce accurate and timely financial reports
• Ability to interpret accounting standards and liaise with Auditors
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and improving processes
  

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workloads within agreed standards and timeframe
• Sound knowledge of accounting and tax requirements
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Sound problem solving and analytical skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-developed oral and writing communication skills
• Ability to contribute ideas and demonstrate initiative and flexibility
• Advanced Microsoft applications capability, specifically Excel
• Experience with Navision, SAP and or Hyperion advantageous but not essential

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