Illumina

Senior Accounting Analyst

Illumina
BiotechSingapore - Woodlands - NorthTechOnsitePosted 1 month ago

About the role

AI summarised

The Senior Accounting Analyst will support the General Accounting team in Singapore by managing month-end close processes, financial reporting, and statutory compliance for APAC entities under US GAAP and local standards. The role involves driving process improvements, supporting cross-functional projects, and collaborating with global finance teams. This position offers growth opportunities within a global accounting function at a growing multinational organization.

BiotechOnsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage operational and month end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, analytical reviews and associated financial reporting for US GAAP and local statutory reporting
  • Manage one or more functional accounting processes for the entities in the Asia Pacific region
  • Support strategic cross-functional projects in areas such as requirements gathering, user acceptance testing and process implementation
  • Partner with teammates, global and cross-functional stakeholders to establish a cadence for reviews and collaboration
  • Adept at balancing global systems/processes with local country-specific regulations
  • Participate in quarterly reviews, annual audits, and project testing for applicable areas of ownership
  • Perform other general accounting duties as designated from time to time, which may include but not limited to financial closing, reporting, analytical reviews and statutory audits

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting/Finance
  • Chartered Accountant/ CPA is a plus
  • Accounting/finance experience in MNCs and/or Big 4 firms with proficiency in US GAAP and IFRS
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience
  • Life science and/or manufacturing industries accounting experience a plus
  • Resourceful, good organizational skills, detail-oriented and able to work with independently
  • Proven track record in driving projects and/or process improvement initiatives
  • Comfortable to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to work and collaborate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Experience in data analytics tools and reporting a plus