Accountant (Financial)

Key Job Purpose

Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely month-end closing, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and compliance activities for the assigned legal entity. The role supports IFRS-compliant reporting within SAP, maintains accounting integrity, provides accounting and tax compliance support for the Myanmar branch, and contributes to governance and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare SAP segmental reporting and reporting schedules.
• Support monthly and quarterly closing activities and corporate reporting requirements.
• Prepare related party audit schedules and tax schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of Notes to the Financial Statements.
• Support tax reporting, tax queries, and J-SOX compliance activities.

Inventory Management & Analysis

• Prepare forecast inventory balances and inventory reports.
• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Conduct year-end stock counts and auditor reconciliations.
• Review inventory provisions, stock write-offs, and disposal accounting.
• Analyse expired and slow-moving inventory.

Accounting & Reconciliation

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support external audits with schedules and supporting documentation.
• Prepare loan schedules and interest calculations.
• E-file withholding tax returns and reconcile WHT balances.
• Review bank reconciliations, employee claims, and GST submissions.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and SOPs.

Myanmar Branch Support

• Manage annual financial closing activities for the Myanmar branch.
• Support local tax filings and regulatory compliance requirements.

Governance & Process Improvement

• Support J-SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Prepare government and regulatory submissions.
• Participate in SAP S/4HANA UAT and finance-related projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.

Other Duties

• Provide backup support for credit release activities.
• Assist with ad hoc finance and operational assignments.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ICAEW, CPA Australia, ICPAS, or equivalent).
• 1 to 3 years of experience in management accounting, financial reporting, or accounting operations.
• Knowledge of IFRS, taxation, audit, and financial reporting.
• Experience with SAP ERP and Microsoft Office.