Accountant - R2R/ RTR

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to oversee general accounting operations, improve current processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities include preparing month-end close procedures, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for management and statutory purposes while maintaining a system of robust internal controls for all accounting tasks.

To be successful in this role, you need to possess excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports. The ideal candidate also has a change mindset and has experience collaborating with external shared service providers.

Role & responsibilities:

• Responsible for monthly and yearly closing activities, including but not limited to preparation of financial packages, applicable risk management reporting, reconciliation of accounts.
• Monthly closing activities including preparation and/or posting of journal entries, review of reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, Forex Revaluation, mark to market report of Inventory/open purchases contract/open sales contract, P&L month-on-month review, in compliance with Local Accounting System and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Manage external service provider in ensuring daily transactional receipts and payments are applied on a timely basis, also ensuring that all record to report related tasks are performed timely and accurately
• Critical in assessing the current internal and external controls of process and have the ability to identify continuous process improvements.
• Drive functional excellence through standardization of processes, ensuring agility to keep up with business needs / changes.
• Collaborate closely with other teams in the SEA region and providing guidance/support where necessary.
• Responsible for cash flow forecasting
• Ensure compliance and adherence to ADM policies and procedures
• Liaise with auditors and tax agents to ensure timely filing for statutory and tax (e.g.CIT, withholding tax etc.).
• Assist with special projects such as system implementations, as needed
• Other ad-hoc activities, as required

Preferred candidate profile:

• Minimum 5 years of accounting and/or finance related role
• Experience in agricultural industry is a plus
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions, month-end / year-end close process
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Advanced MS Excel skills including V-lookups and pivot tables