Finance & Accounting Associate

Responsibilities :

   Assemble the annual audit information for external auditors.
   Process month-end activities which include the preparation and processing of month-end journal entries, processing loan and bank account entries and reconciling these accounts and executing a variety of actions in the accounting system.
   Closing of monthly management accounts, prepare bank reconciliation and journal voucher.
   Carry out Account Payable function including preparing payment voucher, cheque, obtaining authorized signatories, distribution of payment as well as monitoring cash and bank available balances.
   Prepare weekly and monthly management reporting and analysis.
   Prepare audit and tax schedule; liaise with auditor and tax agent on further analysis where required.
   Data entry, filing and administration functions.
   Update fixed asset listing and monthly cost of depreciation.
   Perform day-to-day accounting and finance functions in compliance with internal procedures, accounting standards and tax regulations.
   Implement effective financial controls, including systems reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of reported figures.
   Undertake any other ad-hoc accounting assignments

Requirements :

   A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, ACCA or equivalent.
   At least 1-3 years of relevant working experience in the property and retail industry.
   Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.
  Knowledge of IFCA and Timberline accounting software would be an advantage.
   Good interpersonal and communication skills.
   Disciplined, initiative and responsible with a positive working attitude.
   Strong analytical skills, and an ability to understand underlying business drivers and provide actionable insights based on your analysis.
   Sound and proven working knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
   Knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, foreign currency, and inter-company transactions.
   Extensive knowledge tax legislative requirements locally, and in international jurisdictions.