Finance Analyst (18 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Job description

Your Responsibilities :
Participate in month-end GL (general ledger) close and reporting of entity's results to Corporate. Responsible in the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, preparation of journal entries and execution of internal control in accordance with GSK Internal Control Framework.

Collaborate with stakeholders and other functions (P2P, O2C, Stat & Tax) to ensure successful month-end close.

Key Responsibilities:
• Execute work in accordance with the service management framework by providing timely and accurate customer service.
• Preparation of Standard Monthly Journal.
• Inter-company reconciliation and confirmation.
• Perform daily bank reconciliation.
• ICT submission and reconciliation.
• BISON submission and reconciliation.
• Execution of internal controls in accordance with GSK Internal Control Framework.
• Sub-Ledger vs General-Ledger reconciliation.
• Execute month end close steps in accordance with ONE month checklist and SOP.
• Attend all daily/weekly Communication Cell.
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet schedules & reconciliation.
• Resolve general accounting and reporting issues in consultation with the Service Delivery Managers.
• Liaise with local countries on Balance Sheet open item tracker.
• Participate in any compliance audits and respond to audit queries.
• Ensure compliance to BSC policies, local company legal and statutory requirements.
• Assist and support the Service Delivery Managers in the implementation of project initiatives.
• Ensure stakeholders queries are attended to and resolved in a timely, responsible and proactive manner.
• Identify, recommend and implement solutions in consultation with Service Delivery Managers for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Update changes to SOP documentation when required.
• Assist in the preparation of training materials when required.
• Support new and existing team members through proper knowledge transfer; sharing of resource, knowledge and experience and best practice thereby ensuring quality is maintained through any staff transition.
• Perform analytical review of profit and loss accounts and balance sheet, trend analysis, cost center checks and transaction posting checks. The incumbent has to be knowledgeable on the principle activities of each designated business units.
• Working with PIE on process standardization across APAC region.
• Insurance coordination.
• Dividend payment process.
• Minimize number of workflow escalations by ensuring all workflows are processed within agreed service timelines.
• Perform other duties as and when delegated, including job rotation to other functional teams as and when required.

Why You?

Basic qualifications:
You are a passionate Finance Analyst with the following attributes:
• Degree with Finance/Accounting or any related fields
• 1-2 years of R2R experience including areas on financial accounting, reporting and statutory filing, master data maintenance, treasury, asset accounting, inter-company transactions, etc.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• SAP experience is must/preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and displays initiative in solving problems.
• Experience in working in shared service center in financial accounting.
• Actively seeks to improve processes making them more effective and efficient.
• Must be fluent in English – both written and spoken.
• Attention to detail, good analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to plan and manage workload to ensure all key deadlines is met.

Preferred qualifications:
• CPA, ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent is preferred.

Why GSK? :
Our Company
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We have three global businesses that research, develop and manufacture innovative pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products. Our goal is to be one of the world's most innovative, best performing and trusted healthcare companies.

We are proud of the difference we make. GSK has ranked 1st in the Access to Medicines Index all five times since its launch in 2008 and FORTUNE Magazine ranked us #1 on its ‘Change the World list' which recognises companies that have made significant progress in sustainable, scalable approaches to addressing societal problems as part of their company strategy.

GSK has been present in Asia for over 50 years and our commitment to the region is strengthened by the establishment of our purpose-built headquarters for Asia. Situated in Singapore, GSK Asia House is a further step in our long-standing strategy to grow and diversify our company - emphasizing the globally balanced business we have built over the years. To better support Asia, we focus on developing talent to improve our ability to make the right decisions for healthcare professionals, patients and consumers across the region.

There are many other roles available within GSK, including in finance, human resources, legal, IT, procurement, communications and core business services. They provide the partnership, strategic counsel and support services the business units need to operate efficiently and effectively. This enables them to focus on developing, manufacturing and delivering medicines, vaccines and products to the patients and consumers who need them.

What We Can Offer You
GSK's dedication to the wellbeing of our employees is reflected in the benefits we offer; including healthcare for yourself and dependents, performance related bonus, long term incentives and a host of other flexible offerings you can tailor to your own preferences. We also offer a range of employee health and wellbeing programs including our truly unique Partnership for Prevention program, a global commitment by GSK to provide all employees with up to 40 preventative healthcare services bringing to life our mission to: do more, feel better and live longer.

Application Process
At GSK we value diversity and treat all candidates equally. We aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel engaged, supportive of one another, and know their work makes an important contribution.

If you would like to join us in innovating and inspiring changes in the industry, we urge you to apply.

Contact information:
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