Finance Analyst

Job title: Finance Analyst under the General Accounting team

Work arrangement: Hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days WFH)

Qualifications:

1. Must be a CPA

2. With at least 2 years working experience in the big 4 auditing firms as an external auditor

3. Preferably with working experience in insurance and/or listed companies

Job Summary

The role of the Finance Analyst is to ensure that financial records are maintained in compliance with the company's internal control and accounting policies that are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and help internal and external stakeholders make better business decisions by providing them with relevant, accurate and timely financial information.

Scope of responsibilities

1. Record Keeping

• Maintains systematic and chronological records of financial transactions in the accounting system and prepare the financial statements at the end of each accounting period.

2. Financial Reporting/Results Communication

• Prepares financial reports that can be used for management reporting, regulatory reporting, budgeting, analysis and other decision-making processes. These reports may also be communicated to investors, stakeholders and other professionals that play a role in the business. Accounting may also perform certain types of analysis using financial data that is used to assist in making business decisions.

3. Tax Planning and Compliance

• Responsible for collecting/providing data and ensuring that all financial reporting deadlines are met. Accounting also acts as the management representative during internal and external audit reviews.
• Monitors compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Determines appropriate course of action to lower tax cost and minimize exposure to tax assessments, including tax related to employee benefits

4. Internal Control over Financial Reporting

• Ascertains that procedures are set-up properly to ensure that financial records are free from material errors. Financial controls may include reconciliations, segregation of duties and adherence with GAAP, all of which are implemented with view toward compliance, fraud and theft prevention.