Accountant - Singapore - DFS Group

DFS Group

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Singapore

1 week ago

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Description

Company:
DFS Group

Country / Region : Singapore
Business group: Selective Distribution
Contract type: Permanent Job
Function: Finance
Reference No: DFS3717
Date of publication:

POSITION

Job Description
Ensure timeliness, accuracy and completeness of monthend close, hardclose, fastclose and yearend close processes of designated business divisions.
Prepare/review and analyze monthly management and financial reports.
Prepare/review internal and external schedules/reports as required.
Review and provide direction to staff with regards to account reconciliation of sub ledgers to general ledger and other balance sheet reconciliations such as banks/inventory etc for completeness and accuracy and followup on action items.
Identify areas with exposure to risk/potential risk in the designated business divisions. Suggest solutions to mitigate the risks.
Ensure that working papers, schedules, correspondences and other documentation meet quality assurance tests and are in line with DFS best practices.
Provide support and respond to queries from divisions on a timely basis. Where necessary, coordinate and work with other departments/functions to accomplish objectives.
Ensure accounting treatment of standard or special processes comply with DFS accounting policies and internal control procedures.
Liaise with internal and external auditors as well as other outside parties as required.
Work closely with Corporate Reporting, Corporate and Division BP&A and SAP Functional Support team for changes to management reports arising from accounting changes, new businesses, etc. Keep abreast of ongoing accounting and reporting changes in IFRS and local reporting standards.
Participate in ad hoc projects as assigned.

Key Requirements

CPA with 6 years of experience, preferably with some commercial experience.
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance.
General ledger and consolidation experience preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills with ability to work well independently as well as with all levels of the organization
Selfmotivated, team oriented, resourceful and able to manage multiple priorities.