Job Description

About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to join our dynamic Finance team. This role is pivotal i ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate and insightful management reports for Great Eastern Group of Companies. You will also play a key role in ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and internal policies.

Fixed Asset

• To maintain and update fixed asset register of the entity in accordance with IAS 16.
• To ensure accurate recording of asset transactions including additions, disposals, depreciation etc in accordance with IAS 16.
• To monitor internal project progress to ensure timely capitalization of assets.
• To perform reconciliations of fixed asset records with accounting systems and address any discrepancies.
• To perform impairment assessment of fixed assets in accordance with IAS 36.

Leases

• To maintain the lease register and ensure accurate updates for new, renewed or expired leases.
• Coordinate with Business Units to validate lease changes
• To prepare lease schedules in accordance with the IFRS 16 Leases.
• To ensure the necessary accounting entries in relation to the leases are posted to the system on timely basis.

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• To prepare and file tax returns, including corporate, withholding and indirect tax returns within the statutory deadlines and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• To coordinate with Investment team to ensure sufficient funds tax payments.
• To prepare payment request forms and other supporting documents for all tax payments.
• To prepare the monthly income tax and deferred tax provisions and to ensure the necessary tax entries are posted to the relevant accounts accurately.

Ad-Hoc

• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the superior as and when required.

Job Requirements

We are looking for people who

• Degree holder in Accounting/ Finance/ Business Administration or a recognised professional accounting qualification or recognised qualification in Life Insurance Operations (e.g. LOMA, MII)
• 3-4 years of working experience with minimum 2 years of experience in supervisory roles.
• Knowledge in Accounting Systems.
• Professional experience in tax and insurance industries.
• Good time management and detailed-oriented.
• Good communication skills – written/verbal.
• Able to work independently and a good team player.
• Analytical thinking, cross functional knowledge, finance best practice, proactive in solving any issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel and good in other computer skills.

Skills