Senior Accountant

Location: Singapore

Our Purpose

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Title and Summary

Overview

The Controllership team in AP region is looking for a Senior Accountant mainly to take charge of the Controllership-related support needed for EDB cash grant. The role is also responsible to support the RHQ Controllership team on month-end closing, quarterly reporting, rebates and incentives support and other compliance-related reporting activities.. The ideal candidate is independent, intellectually curious, analytical and highly motivated with the ability to work with cross-functional teams across the organization

Role

• Responsible for providing Controllership-related support in relation to EDB cash grant claims.
• Provide support to RICL, other Controllers and RHQ Controllership team in relation to month-end closing and in collating and consolidating responses from legal entity Controllers needed for the timely submission of monthly and quarterly corporate reporting requirements.
• Responsible in the timely and accurate monthly and quarterly indirect tax filings for MAPPL (Malaysia DST, GST) and coordinates with KPMG and other Service Provider to meet filing requirements.
• Provides support needed by RHQ Controller on Rebates and Incentives
• Participates ad hoc projects where support is required.

All About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent and at least 7 years relevant work experience. CPA/ CA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and accounting practices (US GAAP and IFRS).
• Strong organizational skills required to manage multiple, concurrent tasks.
• Requires intermediate to advance skills in MS Excel. MS Access skills preferred. Excellent overall spreadsheet skills and comfortable working with various financial applications. Experience in Oracle financial systems & ADI and Hyperion preferred.
• Independent worker & thinker with the ability to follow up on time sensitive issues
• Proven communication skills with all levels of staff and management across different geographies and cultures.
• High degree of accuracy and ability to manage sensitive information.
• Can work under pressure, team player and problem-solver.

Corporate Security Responsibility

• Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.