Description
We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to support a portfolio of international legal entities across EMEA and APAC. This role will be responsible for end-to-end accounting operations, monthly close activities, financial reporting, accounts payable administration, intercompany accounting, and audit support within a multinational financial services environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with multi-entity accounting, month-end close processes, U.S. GAAP reporting, statutory accounting requirements, and ERP systems such as NetSuite.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & General Ledger Management
- Maintain accurate books and records for multiple international legal entities.
- Record and reconcile accounting transactions in NetSuite in accordance with local accounting standards and Group accounting policies.
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, payroll, intercompany transactions, transfer pricing adjustments, and recurring and manual journals.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
- Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances.
- Support implementation of accounting processes, controls, and new entity setups.
- Assist with cash accounting and bank reconciliations.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.
Accounts Payable Administration
- Process supplier invoices through Coupa and other approved procurement systems.
- Verify coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
- Follow up with business stakeholders on invoice approvals and outstanding exceptions.
- Review AP aging and assist with issue resolution.
- Support vendor onboarding and master data maintenance.
- Prepare supporting schedules for payment processing.
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
- Prepare management accounts for multiple legal entities.
- Support dual-ledger reporting requirements, including U.S. GAAP / Group reporting and local statutory reporting.
- Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Perform variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
- Investigate unusual trends and prepare management commentary.
- Support preparation of reporting packages for management review.
Audit & Compliance Support
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with external auditors and respond to information requests.
- Assist in resolution of audit findings and technical accounting matters.
- Prepare PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules and reconciliations.
- Support annual statutory audits and interim reviews.
Intercompany and Global Entity Support
- Support accounting activities for international entities across multiple jurisdictions, including Malta, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Australia, United Kingdom, and Abu Dhabi (UAE).
Required Qualifications
- Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
- 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience for Senior Accountant level.
- 8-12 years of experience for Accounting Manager level.
- Experience supporting multinational entities and multi-currency environments.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and audit support.
Technical Skills
- Required experience with NetSuite ERP, Coupa, FloQast, advanced Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, XLOOKUP, power query, and complex reconciliations.
- Preferred experience with U.S. GAAP reporting, multi-book accounting, financial services industry experience, and SOX/internal controls environment.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple entities and competing deadlines.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced global environment.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
Success Measures
- The successful candidate will consistently deliver accurate monthly close completion, timely financial reporting packages, fully reconciled balance sheet accounts, clean audit support documentation, timely processing of AP transactions, accurate intercompany reconciliations, and compliance with Group accounting policies and reporting deadlines.
Work Arrangements
- Employees in this role will work in the office four days, with the flexibility to work remotely one day (Friday).