Financial Controller Jobs, Singapore
The Company
Our client is one of the largest commodities trading MNCs in the world. They are currently expanding their operations in the region.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of ledgers and have responsibility for all aspects of the monthly financial reporting. Become the key point of contact in Accounting for the trading desks related to your ledgers. Work closely with the business to understand the transactions they are undertaking and ensure these are recorded appropriately in both the trading systems and accounting ledgers. Review profit and accrual numbers and challenge the business as to the appropriateness of aged accruals and provisions. Prepare and post journal entries and invoices in various systems as required and review system generated entries as well as journals posted by others in DT Accounting so as to ensure correct disclosure.
As and when issues arise with systems, quality of information provided by other departments etc., follow up with Front / Mid Office to facilitate change and ultimately ensure the Accounts are true and accurate. Prepare monthly consolidation - collating packs, reconciling to ledgers, distributing reports. Submission of monthly results via FDM, Hyperion reporting to Group Accounting. Prepare a monthly commentary to Group Accounts based on the content and significant movements on the balance sheet and present this as part of a monthly ledger review.
Prepare audit documentation and liaise with external auditors. Be responsible for the conversion of the statutory accounts from Dutch GAAP to IFRS and the subsequent liaising with the auditors in both the Netherlands and Singapore to perform the required audit work and provide all requested documentation. Preparation of supporting documentation to assist Tax Team prepare corporate tax return.
Your Profile
You should be a qualified accountant + 8 years Accounting experience, Self motivated with a mature attitude. Able to cope in a stressful, demanding environment. Strong communication skills. Must be persuasive and able to gain attention and action from members of other teams whose immediate objectives are not always aligned with our own. Drive and determination to obtain understanding of complex, business-driven transactions and report these accurately according to the appropriate accounting standards. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to identify and focus on the key issues. Attention to detail is paramount Team player with an enthusiastic approach to fresh challenges Aspires to be a team leader. Supports guides and motivates junior team members. Intermediate / advanced Excel skills and a willingness to use technology to complete / improve daily tasks.
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Please send your resume, in WORD format and quote reference number BS8419, by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.