Accounting Business Partner, APAC

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Accounting Business Partner APAC to support the APAC offices. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the regional offices, providing accounting & administrative support to our team, facilitating effective communication across different functions within the company, and continuously finding ways to improve our global processes while providing best-in-class support to our stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This is a full-time position located in Singapore. We offer flexible workplace policies that allow for working remotely 3 days a week and require being in our Singapore office 2 days a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays).

Essential Functional/Regional Responsibilities

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL REPORTING

• General Accounting: Responsible for the proper accounting of our APAC offices including Singapore, Australia and India.
• Vendor management: Manage all vendor relationships and be the liaison for the headquarters based in New York.
• Cash Reconciliation: Reconcile bank and credit card accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of our cash balances.
• Expense Tracking: Monitor and control company expenses, ensuring adherence to budget limits and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Third-Party Accountant Management: Oversee and manage relationships with local third-party accountants in the APAC region.
• Regional expertise: Be the subject matter expert of the APAC region related to local accounting and tax regulations.
• Global processes: Assist the global accounting team in timely and accurately processing vendor invoices.
• Month end close: Contribute to the consolidated financial month-end close by executing tasks such as intercompany reconciliation, balance sheet review, etc.
• Tax filing coordination: Assist in coordinating external tax accountants by providing necessary documentation in their preparation and filing of tax returns (GST & Income Tax) in compliance with local regulations.
• Audit Support: Assist in coordinating with external audits by providing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors & NY Accounting to ensure smooth audit processes.
• Accounting Software Management: Utilize accounting software (NetSuite) for entering financial data and generating reports.
• Business Partner: Partner with internal teams on regional and global projects as needed.

Financial Reporting

• Budget Preparation: Collaborate with regional leadership and the global accounting team to prepare annual budgets for APAC offices.
• Budget Tracking and Reporting: Monitor and track actual financial performance against the budget, providing monthly reports to management.
• Cost-control: Work with department heads to implement cost-saving measures and ensure budget adherence across all APAC offices.

SINGAPORE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Office Management & Maintenance

• Manage office supplies, office equipment, and other resources required for daily operations.
• Ensure smooth office operations, addressing any issues that may arise with equipment or facilities.
• Oversee communications and maintain relationships with vendors & office building property management.

Administrative & Office Compliance

• Provide administrative assistance for office insurance annual renewal, office lease renewals or relocations.
• Provide administrative assistance to ensure compliance with the local legal entity requirements and government regulations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to support regional business needs and ensure seamless operations.
• Project Management: Assist in the planning and execution of special projects.

Requirements, Experience And Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accountancy, finance and administration, preferably in a global or multinational organization.

Skills And Abilities

• Results-driven, strong organizational and planning skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with office management software or tool.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and understanding of cultural differences in APAC and USA with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and manage a variety of tasks with a positive attitude.

Benefits

The Leading Hotels of the World fosters a high-performance culture and generously rewards its employees for their contributions.

• Competitive Salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.

About The Leading Hotels Of The World, Ltd. (LHW)

Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels.

LHW is an equal opportunity employer. LHW does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other applicable legally protected category.

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