Senior Accountant - European MNC (New Role)

• Adecco is partnering with a stable and growing company to hire a detail-oriented Senior Accountant with strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• In this role, you will be responsible for preparing the monthly general ledger closing process, APAC currency report, and forecasting cash flow to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.

Main duties & responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and yearly financial closing process, including journal entries and intercompany reconciliations
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of fixed assets, ensuring accurate records from acquisition to disposal
• Manage the IFRS16 lease accounting cycle, including lease maintenance in Lease Controller
• Assist with periodic reporting and variance analysis to Head Office
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Prepare GST returns and other statutory reports, including government submissions
• Support corporate tax return preparation
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local regulations, Group/Entity Policies, and SOX
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Propose and implement automation initiatives to improve efficiency
• Prepare Currency Exposure Reports and assist with cashflow forecasting for the APAC region
• Manage currency rate updates and oversee bank account and corporate credit card administration
• Support ad hoc duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or Director of Accounting and Shared Services

The Talent Requirements

• Chartered Accountant, accounting professional certifications, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, CA, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, audit
• Proficiency in SAP
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups)
• Excellent English and presentation skills for clear communication
• Solid technical knowledge of accounting, SOX compliance, and internal controls
• Experience working in an MNC environment with global financial standards
• Proactive, with strong problem-solving and task ownership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment