Senior Accountant

Our client is a Japanese Chemical Company that manufactures and sells functional materials, and advanced components and systems in Japan and internationally.

Responsibilities:
•Liaise with and report to Japan Head Office – Quarterly consol package reporting,
monthly and quarterly business performance result reporting, other special reports
as requested.
•Cash flow and payment management – Cash flow forecast, checking the payments
by cheques & remittances, liaise with inter-company for fixed deposit deals, liaise
with the banks for the banking matters, etc.
•Foreign currency management – monitor the exchange rates and transact when the
rate is in favour.
•Tax related matters – in charge of company income tax, deferred tax, withholding
tax, GST etc.
•Overseas trip claims by staff – check the claim form and the submitted documents
for the accuracy and correctness, ensure that the allowances given are as per the
guideline.
•Audit related matters – liaise with the auditors and managing of the audits, statutory
Audit, MEC audit, etc. To conduct internal audit.
•Board and shareholder meetings – liaise with the Company Secretary for the required
documents, attend the meetings and prepare the minutes and attendance, etc.
•Internal Control – participation in the internal control committee and testing of the
assigned processes.
•Transfer pricing documentation – Liaise with the tax agent for the preparation of the
TP documentation/report on yearly basis.
•Any other adhoc duties or assignments as assigned by the management.

• Degree in Accountancy or ACCA.
• Japanese Proficiency (JLPT N1/N1 Level) required for communication with Internal/external parties and reporting purposes (speaking, reading and writing skills needed).
• Minimum 3 years’ commercial working experience with auditing experience in accounting and manufacturing environment.
• Good interpersonal, analytical and presentation skills.
• Good communication skills, independent and team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must have good skill in Microsoft Excel format.
• Preferable with knowledge of SUN Accounting