Chief Accountant

• Responsible for full spectrum of daily accounting operations and ensure that the accounting records are properly maintained in accordance to statutory accounting standards and regulations.

• Prepare monthly/ yearly financial and management reports to meet statutory and management requirements.

• Handle GST and other tax submissions and compliance.

• Handle monthly, quarterly accounts closing activities and financial reporting activities to Singapore and Italy head offices.

• Review of monthly financial results, comparing actuals against budget and providing relevant interpretations, insights and explanations to management.

• Assist in annual budgeting process, and participate in quarterly financial forecasts, financial review and analysis.

• Manage day-to-day working capital needs of the Company by ensuring cash, payment and banking transactions are processed in a timely manner.

• Responsible for Accounts Receivable activities, oversee the debtors aging/ extension of credit to customers, and collections.

• Lead and participate in on-going finance, internal controls and systems/process implementation and improvement projects.

• Prepare monthly payroll reports and ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.

• Liaise with auditors and tax agents for filing of audited accounts and tax returns.

• Handle any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by CEO or Regional Financial Controller.

• Degree in Accountancy from a reputable institution or ACCA.

• Minimum 3 – 5 years of hands-on accounting experiences.

• Candidates from FMCG industry with costing experiences will be preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Ms Excel.

• Possess good analytical and interpersonal skills.

• Highly proficient in both spoken and written English.

• Experience in statutory and tax reporting.

• Candidate with Big 4 audit or MNCs background is advantageous.

• Knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS is advantageous.