Accountant
Singapore, SG, 797520
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.
Position Summary
This position manages the day-to-day financial functions for Aircraft Management (ACM) line of business and performs financial closing and reporting activities for all the business units.
Main Responsibilities
- Maintain full set of accounts for Jet Aviation Hong Kong and Jet Aviation Business Jets SGP
- Accurately and timely perform manual accounting entries (AP, AR, Bank, Fixed Assets, GL entries, Intercompany transactions)
- Perform balance sheet schedule and reconciliations by the 15th of each month
- Work closely with AP, AR teams to ensure accurate accounting of transactions
- Drive a seamless monthly and year-end closing process; and closing the books within 2 working days
- Design and prepare reporting dashboard including actual forecast variance analysis, margin analysis
- Assist to prepare monthly reporting package to Head Office
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- Submission of Monthly & Quarterly Financial performance to HQ via SAP
- Submission of Monthly & Quarterly variance analysis for Day 2 Bridge & Day 5 reporting to APAC LT
- Submission of Monthly financial forecast, risk & opportunity, and Cashflow forecast via SAP BW to HQ
- Represent all the ACM APAC based line of business as the primary contact on financial information requested from HQ and Asia Pacific Management.
- Assist in preparation of annual budget
- Co-ordinate with internal and external auditors to conduct audit and accounting inspection
- Prepare tax forecast and estimates
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, local regulations and US GAAP
- Implement and document Delegation of Authority, Accounting and Controls Processes in line with SOX requirements
- Assist FM to support FP&A tasks
- Assist FM to drive continuous improvement for Finance team
- Assist FM for Global transformation projects & new IT system rollouts
- Assist FM on SAP S4 & Basware implementation, and resolve any post go-live fine-tuning issues
- Any Ad-hoc duties assigned by the Company
- Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies and the General Dynamics network
Minimum Requirements
- Degree holder in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with finance qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA
- Minimum of 5 years relevant accounting experience
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities effectively and drive result while meeting critical deadlines.
- Working in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
- Self-starter with high degree of intellectual curiosity
- Proficient in Microsoft office particularly in Excel including advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query, and formulas to analyze large datasets
- Proficient use of SAP is essential
- Experience in Aviation industry would be an advantage
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction
- Able to consult with management on financial issues with a hands-on perspective.
- Adhere to deadlines for statutory submissions and project deadlines
Desired Characteristics
- Strong personal values corresponding with Jet Aviation values (Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency)
- Responsible, Self-motivated and detail oriented
- Strong work ethics and ability to handle simultaneous functions
- Good interpersonal and communications and problem-solving skills
If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.