Senior Accountant

Company Description

At Coface we make trade happen everyday 

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter.  We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners!

Job Description

MISSION:

We are expanding Coface Finance team and looking for an experienced Senior Accountant. This role goes beyond routine accounting – the successful candidate will play a critical part in preparing financial analysis (translate data to insight), managing cash flow (liquidity), supporting business investment case analysis, driving operational excellence and accounting simplification process with shared service team, and ensuring strong finance governance & control

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for financial planning/budgeting & analysis for Coface Services South Asia Pacific (Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia) and Coface Service (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. Prepare key variance analysis and review with Country Managers and Regional CFO
• Liquidity management: Prepare cash forecast and ensure sufficient working capital
• Fulfill local statutory filing requirements
• PT PMA Indonesia: Closely work with Corporate Secretary to complete statutory filing requirements to local Indonesia authority
• Malaysia: Liaise with external accounting firm in Malaysia to ensure full compliance with local filing in Malaysia
• Singapore: Liaise with Corporate secretary firm for Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) filing e.g., Annual General Meeting, Board written resolution, Audit financial statement, etc.
• Lead tax, audit, compliance for entities in scope
  • Audit & tax requirement – Coordinate closely with external auditor & tax firm to ensure completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and tax filings in accordance with applicable accounting standards and local requirements.
  • Internal audit, compliance, risk management – Be a level 1 control owner for Coface Services South Asia Pacific (Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia) and Coface Service (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; and collaborate with internal auditor, compliance officer and risk manager
• Lead special project in 2027 for Coface Thailand
• Review work of shared service team in India to ensure correct & complete accounting
• Adhere to Coface’s core value Client focus; Expertise; Courage & accountability; Collaboration
• Support Regional CFO to drive “Operational excellence” initiative - continuously driving process improvement, simplification & efficiency with close collaboration with Shared Service Center team in Bangalore
• Live “ONE SEA & INDIA finance team” vision – support & strongly collaborate with other finance team members; display positive mindset  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), accounting, or audit
• CPA and/or CPD certification is preferred but not required
• Demonstrated analytical and logical thinking capabilities
• Ability to execute tasks with high accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership with excellent time management skills
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management abilities (internal and external)

Additional Information

• Opportunities to learn:  Opportunity to acquire knowledge in the field of business information services, trade credit insurance and finance
• Hybrid working model: Flexible workplace with possibility for hybrid work
• Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
• Engaging: high performance work culture in an inclusive workplace
• Exciting Employee Benefits: Includes Health Care

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