Accounting Assistant STS, OTC

General Job Requirements:

Based in Singapore and reporting to the market STS Lead of APAC Global Financial Solutions (GFS), this position will be responsible for the delivery of Source to Settle (STS) & Order to Cash (OTC) services mainly focusing on Japan market (or other markets per business needs).

The customers for the STS process will be represented by Finance Business Partners of respective market and will also include the Finance and business users of the process along with suppliers.

The customers for the OTC process will be represented by the finance of respective market, commercial finance and commercial operations. STS processes include but not limited to handling of supplier's onboarding requests, PO administration, supplier invoice processing, employees' expense claims, Corporate Card handling, payment processing, month-end processes for APAC markets. OTC processes include but not limited to Customer and Credit Maintenance, Cash Application, Debt Collection, Credit review, Order Management, month-end processes for APAC markets.

Position Specific Job Requirements:

• Able to handle STS & OTC processes in a professional manner; ability to follow up and resolve outstanding items and exceptions in a timely basis
• Contribution to the definition of service standards and continuous management of service level agreements with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Contribution to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the establishment of a continuous improvement culture
• Ensure financial records are in compliance with GAAP. Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds company policies & procedures including Worldwide Controller's manual
• Responsible for the timely preparation of the month end closing procedures for Japan (or other markets per business needs) in high quality
• Interacts successfully with internal and external auditors by providing timely & accurate data and communication
• Evaluates processes and recommends & implements process improvements
• Interacts successfully with non-financial personnel; ensure proper training and development objectives are met
• Excellent interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and different cultures
• Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence diverse audiences
• Any ad hoc tasks as assigned
• Possibility of the scope change due to business needs
• Potential job rotation

Knowledge, experience, competencies:

• 3+ years working experience (experience financial shared services is preferable)
• We seek Japanese-speaking candidates who are required to serve Japanese-speaking customers.
• Accounting / Finance / Business degree is preferable
• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification is preferred
• Must have a good understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Experience in interacting with external and internal auditors along with detailed knowledge and experience of SOX Compliance is preferred
• Working knowledge and experience of SAP or similar ERP product is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required
• Self-driven with high levels of integrity, excellence and teamwork.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, working under pressure and to meet strict reporting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written, presentational)
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaborate approach to work

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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