Chief Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Maintain general ledgers and performs the complete accounting cycle in compliance with accounting standards of the respective countries

• Prepare financial statements and documents for conformance with accounting requirements and principle

• Tally the daily CTFA reporting

• Provide approvals for payments and receipts

• Transact with the bank to purchase foreign currency for payment to suppliers, bank and others

• Review expenses and conduct analysis of operating expenses and budget variances as required

• Manage fixed asset and inventory control including physical verification and reconciliation with GL

• Compute sales target and achievement for purpose of sales incentives

• Manage vendor receivables

• Ensure internal controls are in place and operating effectively in accordance to company standards and government regulations

• Oversight of compliance with respective accounting standards

• Provide accounting and financial reporting guidance to support business, functional and corporate needs

• Direct & Indirect tax compliance including all tax filing and compliance not restricted to VAT and FCWT and CIT filing

• Update the new tax policies and disseminate to other departments

• Attend to tax audit, data preparation, submission and tax queries

• Transfer pricing documentation and compliance

• Comply with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements and attend to SOX audit and internal audit queries

• Conduct year-end audit reporting

Educational Background: o Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or related field. o Certified Chief Accountant.

Professional Experience: o Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in a multinational corporation (MNC) environment. o Proven experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is highly preferred.

Skills and Competencies: o Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. o Strong technical accounting knowledge and proficiency in financial reporting. o Exceptional attention to detail, with a meticulous and organized approach to work. o Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team effectively. o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Qualifications:

o Familiarity with international accounting standards and regulations. o Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. o High level of integrity and professional ethics.