I. RESPONSIBILITIES / PURPOSES OF THE JOB
To oversee and manage the full Accounts payable (AP), Cash management (CM) and Accounts receivables (AR) activities under Shared Services Centre.
Assist and review month end close activities such as bank reconciliation, AP/AR reconciliations, intercompany confirmation and other related activities within AP, AR and CM processes.
Constantly review and drive the standardisation of AP, CM and AR activities to enhance efficiency and productivity of the team.
To manage the queries from Group Treasury, bankers, external, internal and other local statutory audits/reporting requirements in relation to AP, CM and AR process to ensure compliance with the stipulated timelines and requirements.
II. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Overseeing the completion of all team BAU tasks to ensure all aspects are delivered within SLA/KPI requirements. This also includes allocation of tasks to the team members, maintaining and updating team checklists and ensuring that all tasks are completed within required timeframe and to audit standards.
Constantly perform review and enhancement of the existing control activities to ensure compliance with the Group's Key Financial controls in relation to AP, CM and AR.
Always ensure healthy key reconciliations and constantly highlight findings to SSC FC & Country FD.
Monitor and manage all stakeholders' concerns in a timely manner, if any.
Review and approve bank entries and other journal entries in relation to AP, CM and AR processes.
Plan and design a development plan for every team member. Conduct regular review of team members' work and provide constructive feedback, where necessary.
Assist in the standardisation of accounting procedures/practices within the SSC.
Involved in any given project.
Any other ad-hoc tasks as required by the management team.
III. JOB BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING
As directed by the Finance Director/ Financial Controller.
Key decision-making process.
VI. JOB HOLDER'S COMMAND
The post holder will be responsible for their supervision, training and development.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess:
Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience (preferably minimum 3 years in audit)
Qualified Accountant (ACCA/MACPA/ASCPA) or equivalent
Strong IFRS accounting knowledge and experience
Strong knowledge and experience in managing AP, AR and CM processes in a large, devolved organisation, preferably within the MNC environment
Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Fluent in the financial management of programs and projects
Excellent spreadsheet and word skills (Microsoft Office and Google)
Excellent ability to interpret and report financial information
Excellent ability to learn and use new financial accounting systems
Highly Desirable:
Fluent ability to work across different levels within the organisation
Able to prioritise ad hoc requests appropriate to the seniority of request and expectations of management
Proven quantitative and analytical skills
Self starter - able to work on own initiative and cope within a fast moving environment
Collaboration - builds relationships and shares knowledge with colleagues, internal and external customers, suppliers and partners for the benefit of the Company
Communication and influence - communicates clearly with a wide variety of people both formally and informally. Convinces others of own point of view and listens actively to others.
Diversity and respect for others - lives the values of diversity at the Company and demonstrates a self awareness of the impact of own actions on others
Performance, Drive and Results Delivery - demonstrates drive and determination to achieve the Company's objectives and to deliver results
Stakeholder focus - focuses efforts on meeting and exceeding diverse customer requirements (both internally and externally)
Understands stakeholder needs and reactive on stakeholder feedbacks
Benefits
Attractive base salary
Comprehensive Insurance Plans for Surgical & Hospitalization, Term Life and Personal Accident
Out-patient & Specialist Coverage
Dental & Optical Coverage
Additional Retirement benefits
Staff Purchase Plans
You will be welcomed into a friendly, robust and competitive team that are highly motivated and focused on achieving goals and results. You will be given full product training, with hands on assistance from the Accounting Team.
Equal Opportunities
Rentokil Initial believes in supporting all employees to provide equal opportunities and avoid discrimination. We also place emphasis on workplace diversity which means that we are serious about creating an inclusive environment that accepts each individual's differences, embraces their strengths and provides opportunities for all colleagues to achieve their full potential.#J-18808-Ljbffr