Senior Finance Analyst

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Responsibilities

• Support one or more accounting operation tasks on Fixed Assets (FA), General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), etc., for ASIA, NOAM, EMEAI, or LATAM Region via Oracle system (R12 & Cloud version).
• Record the fixed asset acquisition, disposition, transfer & miscellaneous activities into the accounting system in accordance with SW's policy and procedures, US GAAP, as well as the local statutory requirements.
• Prepare reconciliations within timelines to reconcile the balances between FA subledger and GL.
• Prepare and post journal entries for Bank, Accrual, Prepayment, Salary, Concur account, etc.
• Schedule monthly Balance sheet reconciliation and upload them into One Stream system.
• Process batches and receipts when receiving from customers as well as raise debit or credit memo for customers timely and accurately.
• Schedule banking reconciliation, generate monthly summary reports, and proactively perform clearance of customer aging within the prescribed timeframe.
• Execute FA, GL & AR month-end closing and year-end housekeeping by following the internal control policies in accordance with the established work instruction and checklist.
• Analyze and ensure the accounting transactions are reasonable and prepare documentation for internal auditors or management.
• Work closely with team lead and help with IT testing and process improvement.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and foreign finance subsidiaries when resolving issues.
• Train new members.

Contacts Inside/Outside Organization

This position will be in contact with corporate and Local Finance Department personnel throughout the region. This will include employees in other Sherwin-Williams Business Services centers and personnel at various levels within operating divisions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Follow control procedures that are in place and are working effectively to assure the proper safeguarding of the company’s assets.
• Acquire and maintain a strong understanding of Oracle modules and related computer systems.
• Perform financial functions with a knowledge of the appropriate GAAP, whether IFRS or country-specific GAAP.
• Promote an attitude of customer service by ensuring that issues and problems within duties performed by their team are recorded, monitored, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records and that they properly reflect the actual operations of the company.

Position Requirements

• Formal Education: Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 3.5 years of relevant working experience, preferably from a Shared Services Environment.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced oral and written English language capability.
• Advanced systems/process orientation with demonstrated critical, analytical thinking, organization, and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability and initiative to learn/research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, especially Microsoft Excel.

Technical/Skill Requirements

• Required:
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new concepts and software.
• Teamwork and collaboration in a professional environment.
• Resourceful with good problem-solving skills.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Preferred:
• Good knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in the accounting process.
• Proficiency in Chinese language (both read & write) is an added advantage.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with?

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics More than 10,000 employees