Accounts Assistant (Group Finance)

Jardine Cycle & Carriage (“JC&C”) is the investment holding company of the Jardine Matheson Group in Southeast Asia. The Group has an interest of just over 50% in Astra, a diversified group in Indonesia, which is also the largest independent automotive group in Southeast Asia. JC&C also has significant interests in Vietnam, in Truong Hai Auto Corporation, Refrigeration Electrical Engineering Corporation and Vinamilk. The other investments in JC&C’s portfolio are the Cycle & Carriage businesses in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar, and through Tunas Ridean in Indonesia. These motor businesses are managed by Jardine International Motors. Jardine Cycle & Carriage is a leading Singapore-listed company and a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. Together with its subsidiaries and associates, JC&C employs more than 250,000 people across Southeast Asia. With a vision to be the leading automotive group in South East Asia, we are seeking individuals who are passionate about making a difference and committed to bringing and living this regional vision.

The Opportunity

As part of the Group Finance team, you will report to the Senior Manager – Group Finance. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Verify and process vendor invoices to ensure that expenditures are recorded and payment processed timely.
• Work closely with internal/external parties on supplier's payment enquiries
• Handling of GL entries on ad-hoc basis
• Review and reconcile supplier/intercompany statements to purchase ledger balances; liaise with internal/external parties to verify discrepancies identified
• Preparation of audit schedules
• Preparation of monthly cashflow
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest suitable enhancements
• Process & payment for staff claims
• Participate in quarterly/annual stock take as required
• Assist with ad-hoc duties when assigned

Requirements:

• Candidate should possess at least a Diploma or professional qualification in Accounting, preferably 2 - 3 years of hands-on accounting experience
• Fast learner, ability to work independently and within given deadlines
• Great teammate with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiastic, focused and committed to do your best
• Ability to handle ambiguity and confidentiality
• Strong in MS Office application, specifically in MS Excel skills
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics will be an added advantage