Financial Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Accountant, Singapore WCP will be responsible for month-end closing and group consolidation, financial reporting, and performance management activities. This role involves loading forecasts and actuals into the corporate reporting system, performing multi-entity consolidation and eliminations, supporting month-end close, preparing financial and management reports, and contributing to performance review decks for senior leadership. The position also works closely with auditors to meet internal and external audit requirements. This position will report to Commercial & Finance BP, Singapore WCP.

1. Forecast & Actuals Reporting

2. Load monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, budgets, and actual results into the corporate reporting tool

3. Perform data validation, mapping checks, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy across entities and reporting cycles
4. Liaise with FP&A and business finance teams to resolve data inconsistencies and ensure timely submissions.

5. Maintain data integrity, version control, and audit trails within the reporting environment.

6. Month-End Closing, Consolidation & Eliminations

7. Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and intercompany adjustments and AR/AP entries

8. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring completeness.
9. Perform group-level consolidation of multiple legal entities, including foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures.
10. Execute intercompany eliminations, equity eliminations, and adjustments required for consolidated reporting.
11. Review intercompany mismatches, coordinate with local finance teams, and drive timely resolution.
12. Ensure consolidated financials comply with applicable accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP).

13. Support continuous improvement of consolidation processes, rules, and automation within the reporting tool.

14. Financial and Management Reporting

15. Prepare and review management reports, consolidated financial statements, variance analyses, and financial commentaries.

16. Assist with preparation of group-level schedules, disclosures, and reporting packs.
17. Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly performance review decks for senior management and regional/global leadership.
18. Compile financial insights, KPIs, trend analysis, and business drivers for inclusion in decks.
19. Transform raw data into clear charts, tables, and visuals that effectively communicate key messages.
20. Ensure consistency and alignment between system data, management reports, and presentation materials.

21. Partner with FP&A, Business Finance, and other teams to enhance storytelling and clarity in performance presentations.

22. Financial Reporting and Compliance

23. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policies.

24. Support in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
25. Collaborate with internal audit and external auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and financial reporting requirements.

26. Maintain effective internal controls and ensure adherence to financial reporting guidelines and industry standards.

27. Systems & Process Improvement

28. Act as a power user for the consolidation and reporting system, supporting enhancements, UAT testing, and issue resolution.

29. Review and refine SOPs, workflows, and reporting templates to improve accuracy and efficiency.

30. Drive process standardisation and support automation initiatives across closing and reporting.

31. Additional Responsibilities (As Needed):

32. Work closely with other departments, including sales, operations, and marketing, to understand business challenges and provide data-driven recommendations.

33. Assist in the preparation and review of business cases for new investments, initiatives, and product lines.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

1. Educational Requirements

2. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or CPA is preferred.

3. Experience

4. 6+ years of experience in commercial finance, financial analysis, or a related role, with experience in a manufacturing and inventory management

5. Strong experience in financial reporting, modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

6. Technical Skills

7. Proficiency with financial management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel).

8. Advanced knowledge of financial analysis tools, reporting software, and business intelligence platforms.

9. Familiarity with GAAP, internal controls, and financial regulations.

10. Soft Skills

11. Ability to work within matrix organizational structure.

12. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
13. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders, with goal to guide, lead and/or support business growth and expansion. Ability to work in highly dynamic environments as business expands and grows.
14. Strong sense of ownership and growth mindset to take and own results personally.

HD CULTURE

At HD, team is at the centre of our culture. We aim to attract, develop and retain a diverse team better than ourselves and are evaluated by the quality of our team.

Our culture includes leading by example, humility to learn, common sense and taking results personally.

OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Owner's mentality.
• Hungry can-do mindset.
• Courage to constructively challenge "ingrained convictions", with willingness to listen, learn and adapt.
• Structured and systematic, yet fast-paced and agile.

LOCATION

Johor Bahru, Malaysia