About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
This role presents an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to advance their career through experience with a global technology company based in Singapore. The primary responsibilities include collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors as well as tax agents to ensure timely compliance with financial statement preparation and tax filing requirements, as well as meeting country-specific compliance obligations. Additionally, the position demands ensuring that local GAAP statutory reporting deadlines are met under all circumstances. Embracing a growth mindset, this role will be pivotal in implementing process improvements, maintaining compliance with transaction recording, and focusing on global standards and special projects.
The Main Responsibilities
- Contribute to the preparation of local GAAP financial statements, trackers, and notes to accounts to ensure audit compliance in the APAC region, primarily focusing on the Philippines, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Opportunities may also arise to assist with reporting for other countries such as Japan, Singapore, China, and Malaysia.
- Assist in meeting all filing deadlines by supporting the annual corporate tax processes, periodic VAT returns, and handling ad-hoc tax issues/requests through close collaboration with internal stakeholders and tax agents.
- Liaise effectively with auditors and tax agents to provide all necessary supporting documents and variance analyses accurately and promptly.
- Coordinate with the broader team to gather additional information as required by the auditor.
- Actively contribute and collaborate within the team to achieve common goals, solve problems, develop mutually beneficial solutions, and share accountability for results and outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We Look For in a Candidate
- A Professional Accounting Qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent
- Eight or more years of comprehensive accounting/financial reporting experience/shared-function experience
- Professional demeanor and appearance in all interactions
- Knowledge of financial reporting requirements
- Goal-oriented and meticulous
- Good planning and time management skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to make decisions with little direction from a manager
- Skill in obtaining information from various departments within Lumen to accurately reconcile key corporate accounts
- Proactive in setting priorities and completing projects
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience with US GAAP reporting
- GAAP reporting for APAC countries
- Familiarity with SAP or other major ERP systems like Oracle
- Blackline reconciliation system
- Costar lease management system
Compensation
What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 335364
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Equal Employment Opportunities
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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