We are representing our client in the Oil & Gas industry to look for an experienced Senior Accountant to complement the existing team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible to support all accounting processes and deliverables for the business, and may be responsible for managing treasury, cash flow, and all internal and external audits.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Accounting and Finance functions and supervise Accountants, Assistant Accountants and Accounts Officers performing accounting duties.
- Provides accounting and financial support services to one or more projects / entities.
- Monitors, reviews, and reconciles accounts for completeness, accuracy and anomalies. Prepares or reviews day to day and monthly transaction reports to ensure proper recording of financial transactions.
- Responds to questions concerning transactions and account balances.
- Maintain compliance with Singapore GAAP and other applicable financial reporting rules and regulations, federal and state tax laws, rules and regulations.
- Calculates and reconciles special assessments of various countries such as Corporate tax computation etc.
- Manage annual taxable income determination and tax return filing.
- Manage staff to ensure that financial information produced by the Accounting department is accurate, timely, and supports management requirements.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, year-end financial statements and Annual Financial Reports on a timely basis and in accordance GAAP.
- Participates in new and review established financial systems, processes and procedures. Participates in the design and implementation of new / changed budgetary and financial reporting systems. Coordinates implementation of new / changed reports with systems support staff or consultants to site offices. Participates in the preparation of a variety of specialized reports and claims such as the GST submission.
- Maintain strong internal controls, guidelines, Accounting department policies and procedures, and company-wide policies. Revise the Company Policy Manual as needed.
- Provides technical assistance to external auditors (statutory audits, tax audits, transfer pricing audits, customer audits, regulatory audits, etc) and internal auditors (JSOX audits, internal audits, corporate audits, etc.). Responds to inter and intra departmental inquiries.
- Performs other related duties of similar scope and nature.
- Own the P&L reporting process. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing the various P&L iterations in an accurate and timely manner. Actively lead the presentation of the P&L to the Singapore Management and Tokyo Accounting Management.
- Analyzes accounting records to determine variances / anomalies and initiate corrective action.
- Maintenance of comprehensive close binders that contain all information and documentation to support the monthly P&L.
- Evaluate and suggest process, presentation and information improvements to streamline the current month end close and to enhance reporting information.
- Work with the Financial Controller to represent the Accounting and Controls perspective in challenging projects as assigned.
- Provide technical and compliance guidance on business issues to other department, such as revenue recognition, fixed asset capitalization rules, accruals, etc. Provide adhoc reporting requests and information as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, ACCA or Accounting Diploma (with equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Accredited Tax Practitioner (Income Tax) or Accredited Tax Advisor (Income Tax)
- Certified Public Accountant preferred.
- More than 12 years of relevant financial accounting experience with at least five years experience in supervision.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant tax experience with preferred exposure to Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam and Ghana tax.
- Working knowledge of general ledger systems and familiar with principal, practices and techniques of municipal accounting, auditing, budgeting, taxation, and revenue.
- Familiar with general laws and regulations governing municipal finances.
- Proficient in modern office practices with computerized financial systems, spreadsheet applications and research methods.
- Understand both basic and complex accounting concepts, including a good working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
- Able to conduct financial analysis and research, prioritize tasks and supervise personnel; reports clearly and effectively.
- Candidate with oil & gas experience will have advantage.