Accountant

Company Description

At Coface we make trade happen everyday 

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter.  We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners!

Job Description

MISSION:

We are expanding Coface Finance team and looking for an experienced Accountant (Location: Singapore). This role goes beyond routine accounting – the successful candidate will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial closing, driving operational excellence and accounting simplification process with shared service team, and supporting finance governance & control.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for end-to-end accounting/tax/compliance & audit of Coface Singapore Branch
  • Month-end and Year-end closing – Prepare general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and closing activities with support of Shared service team. Ensure timely closing activities and maintain proper documentation and filing of financial records.
  • Cash forecast and actual monitoring – Prepare cash forecast for Coface Singapore Branch, ensure forecasting accuracy and act as key liaison with our banking partner
  • Financial planning & analysis – Support Finance manager on budget process and prepare monthly financial planning analysis comparing actual and budget
  • Audit & tax requirement – Coordinate closely with external auditor & tax firm to ensure completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and tax filings in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Internal audit, compliance, risk management – Be a level 1 control owner for Coface Singapore Branch and collaborate with internal auditor, compliance officer and risk manager
• Provide guidance and review work of Shared service team in India
• Adhere to Coface’s core value Client focus; Expertise; Courage & accountability; Collaboration
• Support finance manager to drive “Operational excellence” initiative - continuously driving process improvement, simplification & efficiency with close collaboration with Shared Service Center team in Bangalore
• Live “ONE SEA & INDIA finance team” vision – support & strongly collaborate with other finance team members; display positive mindset  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or audit.
• Proven experience in managing full-spectrum accounting within multinational corporations (MNCs).
• Demonstrated track record in driving operational excellence initiatives, including finance process improvement and simplification.
• Experience working with Shared Service Team (offshore/oversea team)
• Professional certification such as CPA Australia, ACCA, or Chartered Accountant (CA Singapore) is required.

Additional Information

• Opportunities to learn:  Opportunity to acquire knowledge in the field of business information services, trade credit insurance and finance
• Hybrid working model: Flexible workplace with possibility for hybrid work
• Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
• Engaging: high performance work culture in an inclusive workplace
• Exciting Employee Benefits: Includes Health Care

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