Senior Associate - Accountant (Finance)

• Lead the end-to-end management and continuous enhancement of the client data management system, iPower, ensuring effective coordination with the global Finance team.
• Maintain robust controls over petty cash and financial records, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Prepare, review and submit VAT and other regulatory reports accurately and on time.
• Take ownership of Work-in-Progress (WIP) management, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Manage recharge expenses and ensure their accurate integration into the management system.
• Lead the issuance of office invoices, proactively resolving billing issues and ensuring a high level of client service.
• Manage and review complex journal entries, maintaining high standards of accounting integrity.
• Support audit processes by coordinating documentation and responses with internal and external auditors, as well as QMSE teams.
• Act as a key liaison with tax authorities and other regulatory bodies, managing compliance queries and requirements effectively.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of ad hoc financial analyses and reports, providing meaningful insights to senior management.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior members of the accounting team, supporting their professional growth and enhancing the team's capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance function.
• Lead collaborative efforts during team restructuring and in response to evolving business needs, demonstrating leadership agility and resilience.
• Work closely with the Accounting Manager and Accounting Director to support the team's strategic objectives and deliver high-quality financial services.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills, a client-service mindset, and the ability to think logically and work independently. Candidates should have:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance or a related discipline.
• At least five to six years' relevant experience in accounting.
• Good computer skills, particularly proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Excel.
• Strong analytical and multitasking skills.
• A collaborative, self-motivated and proactive approach, with a willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command of English