Accountant (ID: 682835)

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely, accurate month-end closing and financial reporting of multiple entertainment entities to Management.
• Handle full set of accounts, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General ledger (GL), account reconciliation, cashbook and fixed asset register.
• Review and process staff claim, project petty cash report and inter-company billings.
• Monitor and reconcile inter-company accounts, liaise with internal stakeholders for any discrepancies.
• Travel with operations teams during tours/events to update and complete the budgets and settlement reports on the event day.
• Prepare tour settlement packs in advance of each event for internal and external review.
• Arrange cash float in advance for tours, through the finance department.
• Prepare and present settlements and fee reconciliations with promoters, agents or artist tour accountant as required.
• Stay on top of payment schedules and familiar with contract clauses.
• Key contact on the ground during the tour, available to provide support and approval for request from the tour manager/ agent.
• Assist in preparation of company-wide annual budget and project-based budgeting for events.
• Monitor & analyse actual vs. budgeted project P&L and report variances to the Management.
• Prepare weekly cash movement analysis and monthly cashflow projections, as well as monitor project funds.
• Prepare and submit GST returns & withholding tax, and support audits.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulation and financial reporting standards.
• Coordinate and liaise with external parties including external auditors, tax agents, bankers, corporate secretarial agents, local tax and government authorities where required.
• On-going discussion with overseas subsidiaries, related-parties and business partners on tax-saving strategies.
• Guide and review work prepared by Senior Accounts Executives (eg. Bank and corporate secretarial documents, etc).
• Develop, implement, fine-tune and maintain financial policies and internal controls.
• Work closely with operations teams to align financial objectives with overall event goals
• Handle ad hoc financial and administrative assignments as and when required.
• Work closely with operations teams, Tour Managers/ Agents to ensure costs are controlled and financial risks are minimised.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, ACCA or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience & supervisory skills in handling project accounts
• Exposure to withholding tax (WHT) treatment for different countries (Asia and Australia) is a plus
• Proficient in Ms Excel
• Familiar with accounting software like Oracle NetSuite, Navision is a plus
• Good understanding in inter-company transactions and project accounting
• Strong analytical and financial management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple financial aspects simultaneously
• Good team player, self-discipline, meticulous, attentive, committed, and able to work independently

Interested candidates who wish to apply for the advertised position, please click on "Apply Now". We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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