Financial Accountant

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Did you know that we are the 1st biologics contract manufacturer in Singapore? We offer you exposure to upcoming biotech and established pharmaceutical companies and to the manufacturing technology needed to produce mammalian treatments and cell therapies of tomorrow. Our global manufacturing network is recognized for its reliable, high-quality services, regulatory track record, global footprint, innovative technology platforms and extensive experience - we, in Singapore are proud to be part of this global network.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Execute weekly payment runs for all legal entities, including ad-hoc and urgent payment requests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Review, validate, and approve staff expense claims in the Concur system, ensuring compliance with company policies and guidelines. Independently manage and align stakeholders' understanding and expectations regarding expense claims.
- Perform key month-end closing activities, including journal postings, AICO transactions, month-end schedule reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support AP accountant in the preparation of GST returns to IRAS on a quarterly basis, maintain accurate shipping documents and permits for regulatory compliance. Ensuring timely submission and proper reconciliation.
- Support in GST schemes renewal processes.
- Perform monthly customer receipt clearing and ensure accurate allocation.
- Perform key month-end closing activities, including journal postings, AICO transactions, month-end schedule reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Execute internal control tasks on time each month, ensuring adherence to IFRS standards, group policies, and internal controls.
- Assist in audit processes, tax audits, and statutory reporting, liaising with both internal and external auditors.
- Support in Finance projects where applicable.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations and compliance.
- Other Duties: Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.

**Key Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA/CA qualification is added advantage.
- More than 5 years of working experience in a similar capacity
- Proven experience in accounts payable, expense claims validation, GST filing.
- Good knowledge of IFRS standards, GST regulations, and internal controls.
- Proficiency in Concur, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
- Positive working attitude and excellent interpersonal skill.
- Organized, proactive and result-oriented
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, resourceful, team player and the ability to work independently.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Change readiness
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.