DKSH - Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts

General Responsibilities :

- Support superior in managing day-to-day operating expenditures against operating budgets to ensure efficient usage of resources

- Support the implementation of accounts payable processes and internal controls to ensure governance over the Accounts Payable function

- Record all accounts payable and payment transactions to ensure timely and accurate monthly and yearly accounts payable closing. Prepare creditors aging and reconcile payments against invoices/bank records/aging

- Gather and compile information needed for the preparation of the monthly accounts payable and payment status reports

- Maintain database containing vendors' details (payment terms, bank account details, etc.) for payment processing reference. Update payment terms and other agreements with external vendors

- Support continuous improvement initiatives that streamline existing accounts payable processes and improve efficiencies through a better utilization of automated systems

- Respond to basic queries and information requests from internal stakeholders on creditors' outstanding balances, payment status, payment terms, etc.

Leadership Responsibilities :

- Drive self-learning and improvement in the area of Accounts Payable and DKSH behaviour as part of continuous learning

Job requirements :

Functional skills and knowledge :

- Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the business and industry

- Demonstrate a basic knowledge in managing accounts payable and application of local/international accounting standards, principles and practices

- Proven hands-on experience in SAP accounting applications is an advantage

- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and basic analytical skills

- Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

- Demonstrate fluency in local language and ideally in English, both written and spoken

- Demonstrate basic knowledge on GST, audit support and banking correspondence.

- Demonstrate knowledge on hedging and forward contract.

Soft skills :

- Communication

- Positive attitude

- Assertive

Education : B Com, MBA (Fin) will be an added advantage

Work experience : 3-5 years