Senior Accountant

This role is part of the in-market Finance Team and responsible for Accounts Payable function. The role is required to review the work performed by GBS Team including adherence to timeline, accuracy of accounts payable balance and ledger postings; review account reconciliation and ensure smooth month end closing process; comply with Finance policies and procedures, Inchcape InControl Framework and Financial Reporting Standards; work closely with the business units, supplier, GBS to resolve any operational issue; work with the GBS and business unit to review, streamline work processes to drive efficiency. As a superuser for Blackline, Concur and Coupa, the role is required to provide guidance whenever is needed.

Job role and responsibilities:

• Manage, monitor the work performed by GBS, ensure accuracy and completeness in accordance with accounting principles and all relevant regulations, laws and standards, smooth month end/year end closing and no material adjustment raised by auditor. This includes review the transaction, journal, Coupa reclass, accrual etc

• Monitor the creditor aging report closely and ensure no overpaid & overdue invoice which will jeopardize company reputation

• Manage escalation point on Open PO, GRIR and resolve the long outstanding balance

• Key contact to resolve any invoice or payment discrepancy issue with GBS, external party(vendor), business operation

• Key person to deal with any audit issue related to Accounts Payable function include external audit, any regulatory bodies or internal audit team

Skills and experience required:

• Degree in Accounting, ACCA or other professional qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, i.e. Microsoft Excel, Power point and Word especially good command of advance Microsoft Excel formulas and functions.

• Possess good interpersonal skills with ability to liaise and communicate effectively with people from all levels; internal and external

• Independent, resourceful and able to work as a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Proactive, intuitive and problem-solving skills