<p><strong>About the Role<br></strong></p> <p>We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to support a portfolio of international legal entities across EMEA and APAC. This role will be responsible for end-to-end accounting operations, monthly close activities, financial reporting, accounts payable administration, intercompany accounting, and audit support within a multinational financial services environment.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will have strong experience with multi-entity accounting, month-end close processes, U.S. GAAP reporting, statutory accounting requirements, and ERP systems such as NetSuite.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>1. Accounting Operations & General Ledger Management</strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Maintain accurate books and records for multiple international legal entities.</span></li> <li><span>Record and reconcile accounting transactions in NetSuite in accordance with local accounting standards and Group accounting policies.</span></li> <li><span>Prepare and post journal entries, including:</span></li> <ul> <li><span>Accruals</span></li> <li><span>Prepayments</span></li> <li><span>Payroll</span></li> <li><span>Intercompany transactions</span></li> <li><span>Transfer pricing adjustments</span></li> <li><span>Recurring and manual journals</span></li> </ul> <li><span>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.</span></li> <li><span>Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation and disposals.</span></li> <li><span>Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances.</span></li> <li><span>Support implementation of accounting processes, controls, and new entity setups.</span></li> <li><span>Assist with cash accounting and bank reconciliations.</span></li> <li><span>Ensure accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>2. Accounts Payable Administration</strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Process supplier invoices through Coupa and other approved procurement systems.</span></li> <li><span>Verify coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.</span></li> <li><span>Follow up with business stakeholders on invoice approvals and outstanding exceptions.</span></li> <li><span>Review AP aging and assist with issue resolution.</span></li> <li><span>Support vendor onboarding and master data maintenance.</span></li> <li><span>Prepare supporting schedules for payment processing.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>3. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close</strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.</span></li> <li><span>Prepare management accounts for multiple legal entities.</span></li> <li><span>Support dual-ledger reporting requirements, including:</span></li> <ul> <li><span>U.S. GAAP / Group reporting</span></li> <li><span>Local statutory reporting</span></li> </ul> <li><span>Prepare: </span></li> <ul> <li><span>Income statements</span></li> <li><span>Balance sheets</span></li> <li><span>Cash flow statements</span></li> </ul> <li><span>Perform variance analysis against budget and prior periods.</span></li> <li><span>Investigate unusual trends and prepare management commentary.</span></li> <li><span>Support preparation of reporting packages for management review.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>4. Audit & Compliance Support</strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.</span></li> <li><span>Coordinate with external auditors and respond to information requests.</span></li> <li><span>Assist in resolution of audit findings and technical accounting matters.</span></li> <li><span>Prepare PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules and reconciliations.</span></li> <li><span>Support annual statutory audits and interim reviews.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>5. Intercompany and Global Entity Support</strong></p> <p>Support accounting activities for international entities across:</p> <ul> <li><span>Malta</span></li> <li><span>Hong Kong</span></li> <li><span>Singapore</span></li> <li><span>Japan</span></li> <li><span>Australia</span></li> <li><span>United Kingdom</span></li> <li><span>Abu Dhabi (UAE)</span></li> </ul> <p>Experience working with multinational organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.</span></li> <li><span>5-8 years of progressive accounting experience for Senio