Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational activities related to area of expertise as assigned. Ensure smooth month end closing activities – working to a tight deadline:
  • ABOs Bonus (includes bonus adjustment, accrual journal processing, and Balance Sheet Reconciliation)
  • ABOs Payment (i.e. outbound payment)
  • ABOs request / inquiries
  • ABOs Tax reporting
  • Reviewing trial balance and month end reports
• Ensure timely preparation/review of balance sheet reconciliation and quality of supporting schedules, based on high, medium or low risk accounts.
• Ensure timely submission of required financial supporting documents and information for internal and external audit matters. Work with CAST and COE Tax when issues arise on OTC owned accounts.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure timely escalation and remediation of any control deficiencies identified.
• Ensure service level agreements (SLA) and monthly performance and productivity KPIs are met.
• Ensure timely submission of local government reporting and surveys.
• Develop new and update existing desktop procedures to reflect changes in processes.
• Involvement in ad hoc OTC and GBS activities.
• Providing support to other markets within the OTC areas.
• Key contact point in supporting business users in daily process questions/issues.
• Assist Lead Accountant to provide guidance and training to junior team members.
• Supporting team members with medium to high complexity cases.
• Close cooperation with other teams inside Finance function to ensure smooth processes execution and effective financial support for business functions across APAC.
• Lead and/or drive for new initiatives and changes within area of expertise – implement standard solution and train end users.
• Lead and/drive for identifying root cause of repetitive problems, proposing actions to eliminate/reduce future issues.
• Continuously identify opportunities to increase process efficiency, effectiveness, and customer experience, discuss with Lead Accountant and Process Manager
• Supporting role in new systems implementation (Global solution): data analysis, requirements gathering, system/solution tests, end users support.
• Design, prepare and execute the training program for new joiners’ orientation (example: Bonus process training/Alteryx)
• Design, prepare and execute refreshments trainings program for existing employees/backfills as well as cross streams/departments trainings.
• Support continuous development culture aligned with Lean methodology.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree preferable in accounting/finance or relevant Professional Qualification (ACCA / CPA / CIMA / MIA / ICAEW)
• A minimum of 6 years of working experience in the related field is a must.
• Strong knowledge of OTC processes performed for APAC markets.
• Basic knowledge and experience of MS Office tools, especially in MS Excel.
• US GAAP knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Experience with project management and data analysis tools (Alteryx, Power BI, Power Query) will be an added advantage.
• ERP systems knowledge (Oracle, JDE, SAP) will be an added advantage.
• Excellent command of English.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Self-driven, professional approach to work, strong customer-driven focus.
• Willingness to learn and being open to/seeking out for new experiences, skills, and information. (Change drive & can-do attitude mindset)
• Demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders and communicate with the business.
• Proficiency in Mandarin language with good communication and writing skills.