Accountant

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

The Accountant will provide finance support to APAC entities including regional businesses and be accountable for all aspects related to finance and accounting. Reporting directly to the Assistant Finance Manager, this position will complete all financial and management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the various systems. This role will also be responsible for managing local statutory accounts, local/income tax and VAT filing and other reporting requirements as may assigned.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable (AP) :

• Process and verify invoices, accurately review, code and match invoices to PO, ensuring timely entry into accounting system.
• Execute timely payments through scheduling, prepare and process payments to vendors accordingly to terms and planned cash flow
• Manage vendor records & Inquiries by ensuring vendor master file integrity and resolve payment issues and discrepancies promptly
• Support the Regional Account Payables performance metric.

Accounts Receivable (AR) :

• Preparation of intercompany invoices, debit and credit notes
• Reconcile AR sub-ledger, prepare aging reports, assist with month-end close
• Support the Regional Account Receivables performance metric.

General Ledger (GL) :

• Perform month end closing activities including preparation of journal entries
• Preparation of reporting schedules
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Support treasury matters such as loan, financing, bank guarantee applications etc.
• Support all internal and external audits
• Support improvement and internal control initiatives
• Support all internal and external audits

 Tax & Compliance:

• Provide statutory account, tax filing and other reporting to local authority in a timely manner.
• Run and report monthly minimum control to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy (or equivalent) from a recognised institute or equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA
• Experience in Manufacturing industry/Trading industry is preferred
• Good communication in English and Chinese
• Outstanding organizational skill and good interpersonal skill
• Details-oriented and proactive
• Ability to work under pressure and self-manage
• Team player

Additional Information

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)