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Reader’s Digest is a global multi-brand media and marketing company that educates, entertains and connects audiences around the world. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the inspiration, ideas and tools that SIMPLIFY and ENRICH their lives.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant position to join our team based in Singapore.
Financial Accountant
Responsibilities:
PIP Accounting
* Set up PIP Schedule and run Discover Reports
* Investigate line items to tie expenses rules as per company PIP policy
* Reconcile line items and make corrections to Oracle systems
* Run allocation of PIP cost at month end
* Oracle monthly closing and reconciliation for PIP
Taiwan and Hong Kong Bank
* Recording of credit card receipts
* Make entries for any other receipts or charges that is captured in the bank statements
* Bank reconciliations at month end
Month End Financial Closing
* Amortization of revenue of Corporate customers not on TOPS system.
* Reconciliation of Suspense Account
* Prepare and upload journals for Japan and Philippines entities
* Variance analysis of General Ledger accounts & housekeeping on Japan and Philippines.
* Overall in charge of preparation and review of Japan and Philippines balance sheet reconciliation
Fixed Assets Accounting
* Oracle FA closing & depreciation
* Prepare FA schedules
* Keep track of Capex and assist in preparing of budget/ LE Capex for total Asia
Corporate Secretarial duties
* Co-ordinate all Corporate Secretarial issues for Singapore and Malaysia with the outsource vendor.
Ensure all the organisations’ activities conform to and fully comply with Reader’s Digest corporate mission, cultural attributes, values, ethical standards and all relevant local Acts, regulations and legal requirements.
This will be achieved by:
* Complying with local legislative requirements including but not limited to Trade Practices, Privacy Act, OH&S, Equal Employment Opportunity & Anti-Discrimination legislation
* Complying with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
* Adherence to Code of Conduct and other corporate ethical standards
* Adherence to all global and local RD policies & procedures
* Facilitating internal and external auditors where requested
* Where appropriate, membership of industry organisations
* Where appropriate, requesting Professional specialist advice and/or checking with the Compliance Manager to ensure adherence to best practice and all legislation
* Putting into practice the cultural attributes of Fast, Accountable, Candid and Engaged.
Participate in the Company’s Employee Opinion Survey
This will be achieved by:
* Completing the Employee Opinion Survey each year
* Participating in meetings and group discussions regarding the results
* Contributing to the improvement of the Company’s ratings by working as a team and helping your department to achieve the outcomes raised by their results.
Requirements:
* Degree in Accountancy/ ACCA
* Basic accounting knowledge. Understanding of US GAAP & SOX will be an asset
* Minimum 2 years relevant working experience with MNC exposure
* Meticulous, organized, analytical, able to meet tight reporting deadlines, team player
* Well versed in MS applications, especially Excel. Hands on experience in Oracle accounting system/ Hyperion Essbase software preferred.
* Fluent in both spoken and written English and Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin speaking associates
* Strong ability to communicate effectively with different levels.
Interested parties meeting the above requirements, please apply with full resume, indicating your current and expected salaries via our email address at sg_hrd@readersdigest.com
READER’S DIGEST ASIA PTE.LTD.
10 Eunos Road 8, #07-02A Singapore Post Centre, Singapore 408600
Email:sg_hrd@readersdigest.com