Senior Specialist, Accounting

• Provide comprehensive accounting support
• Operate within current JDE environment and master new Workday platform
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger postings, and bank reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Perform intercompany reconciliation and settlement processes
• Assist with preparation of local statutory financial statements and tax filings
• Conduct financial analysis and variance explanations
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Prepare month end journal entries (accruals)
• Perform P&L analysis and identify variances month over month
• Perform special analysis when needed
• Prepare month-end results, analysis and reporting for various entities & branches
• Prepare non-financial data for reporting
• Coordinate new projects and testing
• Handle fixed asset accounting
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with company policies and local regulations
• Ensure strong internal controls are followed
• Support internal and external audits

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Postgraduate in Finance / any other finance degree
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting
• Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Excel (advanced or above advanced expertise)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Demonstrated proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE) and Tagetik is preferred
• Prior experience or strong familiarity with Workday Financials or similar cloud-based ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of IFRS
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
• Ability to work on large data set
• Prior exposure in managing month end closing and reporting
• Booking of journal entries and booking accruals during month end/quarterly close
• Expertise in account reconciliation and research on Open Items
• Prior experience of intercompany
• Ability to work independently under pressure during month end and quarterly closing
• Must be a team player with ability to maintain a positive attitude in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple projects at once
• Flexibility is needed as candidate might need to work extra during month/quarter/year-end close
• Self-starter, energetic, enthusiastic and customer service focused
• Interested in learning and advancing career
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify and escalate trends
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Problem solving skills
• Focus on improving processes to eliminate waste
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Prior knowledge of Randstad operations and systems