Purpose of the Role: An independent professional, working under the guidance of Head, CTS China/HK and Singapore Regional Clinical Trial Support (CTS) HQ, the Snr Accounts Officer is responsible for all financial & taxation matters of the company and ensuring that the company can meet all the local statutory requirements and deadlines as well as all ZP reporting and management requirements. This individual will also support the management in the analysis of performance and the annual budgeting exercise.
Expectations of the Role:
? To assume overall responsibility for all accounting matters such as AR, AP, GL to ensure the accounting books reflect an accurate status of the company's financial position in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards & Local GAAP
? Ensure that the Balance Sheet of the entities reflects accurately its financial positions, and all aged items are highlighted and resolutions put in place.
? Key liaison person for annual external audit with our external auditors and ensure the audit is done smoothly
? Monthly financial submission to ZP’s BPC system for group reporting purposes
? Support Regional CTS HQ to roll-out the Finance Policies set out by the Corporate Office
? Assist Regional CTS HQ in the design, amendment and/or implementation of Delegation of Authority, Processes and Financial SOPs such that internal controls are well established
? Responsible for the preparation of yearly audit pack for submission to Corporate for the China entities, if required
? Responsible in the preparation of the financial data for CTS China's monthly business review deck
? Responsible for the annual budgeting exercise for the entities
? Responsible for all Corporate taxation and VAT & other tax related matters including the accuracy of taxation records maintained by the company and accuracy of submission to regulatory bodies
? Work with external consultants on above taxation matters when in doubt.
? Responsible for other statutory matters of the companies including Association of Articles, Board Resolutions, Annual General Meetings etc
? To participate/assist in any task assigned, such as process enhancement projects
Must-Have:
? Professional degree in Accountancy or equivalent, minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an MNC environment covering product distribution and supply chain logistics
? Good understanding of both local and corporate tax and VAT rules. Practical application and actual working knowledge are essential
? Good working knowledge of SAP ECC and Microsoft Office
? Good understanding of both local and international accounting standards
? Possess strong work ethics, good interpersonal and English communication (written & oral) skills
? Good analytical skills, embrace challenges & changes, initiative and have a positive working attitude
Advantage to Have:
? Pharmaceutical relevant industry or service provider industry will be preferred
? Prior audit (managing an external audit in an MNC setting) experience is preferred
? Personal attributes sought are independence, good judgement, adherence to timeline, problem solving, supervisor and coaching skills, stress resistance, collaborative and growth mindset