Responsible to carry out the GL function duties to the assigned entities across EMEA and SA regions. Responsible in the preparation of monthly journals for the purpose of monthly closing process including and not limited to performing the GL functions which covers preparation of monthly schedules, quarterly reports and assist in budgeting and forecasting process; of monthly reports for process owners of the respective entities; and preparation of monthly controller package and relevant monthly reporting schedules.
Ensures financial closing activities of assigned Business Units are completed on a consistent, accurate, timely basis and in accordance with work instructions and month end closing checklist. Supports and responds accurately and timely to queries from BU stakeholders.
Prepares journal entries accurately for month end closing on a timely basis. Ensures the journals are supported by adequate documentation and retained in an orderly manner in server.
Performs analytical review of P&L and balance sheet to identify potential threats to financials, propose journal entries to ensure completeness of transactions based on the analysis carried out.
Involves in Transfer Pricing, Intercompany and vendors activities, PO processing
Prepares balance sheet reconciliation, investigate unreconciled or long aged items on a timely basis. Highlight any irregularities to Country / Regional Finance stakeholders and work with them to resolve / clear long aged items
Prepares monthly / quarterly financial reporting to support management review and analysis
Ensures internal controls and process improvement are in place within own scope of work
Ensures compliance of statutory and legal requirements and liaise with auditors, tax agent and company secretary as necessary
Undertakes any accounting & reporting requirements and ad-hoc duties / projects (including backup team member’s daily tasks during short period of absence) as assigned from time to time.
Candidate must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy / Finance or holder of a recognised professional qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA & etc)
1-2 years of relevant working experience
Good accounting concepts equipped with sound double entry knowledge
A team player, meticulous, able to work independently under pressure and tight deadline.
Keen to learn with strong sense of responsibility towards meeting the goals / KPI assigned
Good communications skills with a good command of English
Computer literate and competent in Microsoft office especially Excel
Preferably with SAP system knowledge & Teradata
MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE
APL Logistics provides innovative, global supply-chain solutions across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Retail markets. These solutions include Order Management, Distribution & Fulfillment, Customs Brokerage and Transportation products delivered across six regions. We also pioneered the use of visual data analysis and offer a robust Data Management and Analytics product suite to help you understand and solve complex problems that span systems and processes. Our brand was built alongside a culture of deep customer focus and attention, and we are known for providing flexible solutions to complex problems.
AT THE HEART OF OUR OFFERING IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ABILITY TO MANAGE CUSTOMER ORDERS FROM ORIGIN ALL THE WAY TO FINAL DESTINATION VIA A NETWORK OF GLOBAL PROFESSIONALS.
Process Associate, GBS Finance Operations, (General Ledger)