Snr Accountant

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what’s next.

The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people’s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.

**What's the Role?**

Reporting to the FSSC Accounting Manager, the role of Senior Accountant - General Ledger would be responsible to:

- Enforcer of Corporate Policies and DOA.
- Support the processing of all GL journals (e.g. prepayments, accruals, payroll related liabilities etc.), Inter-company, Costing and FA transactions.
- Work with other functions throughout ASM and other team members in FSS on month-end entries and ensure completeness/validity of costs and revenues.
- Review reasonableness of the GL account balances during each month-end closing.
- Analyze and prepare MTM profit and loss variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and other group reporting package on a monthly basis.
- Monitor period end close process and timely/complete processing.
- Provide timely and accurate support to ASM entities.
- Meet SLA deadlines.
- Manage the lease system and ensure compliance.
- Responsible for ensuring robust financial controls are in place and are adhered to.
- Timely preparation of relevant supporting returns and schedules for Statutory reporting.
- Liaison with the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams on an on-going basis.
- Work with other functions throughout ASM to deliver KPI and other key objectives.
- Involved in S4 Hana system implementation and roll out.
- Involved in new entity support, set up and integration into ASM exiting system.
- Involved in process/system improvement initiatives and projects.
- Assist the FSS Accounting Manager on other ad-hoc activities as assigned.

Audit:

- Manage local statutory year-end audit process and finalization of the Financial Statements
- Support HQ hard close and year-end audit
- Assist in legislation audit (if any) and other ad-hoc activities as assigned

Treasury:

- Assist on requesting the access right for LC / BG, coordinate bank mandate resolutions and other ad-hoc activities as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum Degree Holder in Accountancy or Finance and ACCA/CPA/CA Certified
- Minimum 10 years' experience as a GL Accountant working in an MNC shared service environment
- Knowledge in SAP ECCS & Project/Order settlement module
- General all round accounting skills with analytical experience
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and IFRS
- Strong IT skills and exposure to ERP systems with ability to interpret and maximize system functionalities
- Analytical and investigation skills to deliver value-added reporting and recommendations for continuous improvement as well as best practice
- Ability to manage interpersonal relationships with internal/ external customers
- Ability to priorities workload and experience in a deadline driven environment where quality must be maintained
- Mature individual with a 'can do' attitude & result-driven
- Proficient with MS Office Applications
- Customer-focused with service-delivery and flexible mindset
- Proactive and independent
- Self-starter capable of managing multiple activities and priorities

At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients - and to make a meaningful difference in society.