Manager, Accounting - Compensation and Benefits

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About the Role: The APJ Controllership team is seeking a high-performing, creative professional to join our team in Singapore, focused primarily on Compensation & Benefit accounting related scope of work. The candidate must have a solid foundation and understanding of accounting principles as well as familiarity with month-end close, account reconciliation, intercompany and consolidation activities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with aggressive timelines and often competing priorities. In addition, this role would be required to interact with our external auditors to ensure annual audits are completed on time. Success in this role will require creativity to re-imagine possible future processes with “out-of-the-box functionality” that will enable our ability to scale through automation and leveraging on the latest AI technology available/approved for use. The scope will also require the candidate to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and our external auditors to ensure annual audits are completed on time. Responsibilities: • Proactively identify improvement opportunities and drive regional and global finance initiatives to enhance trust and operational efficiency • Participate in internal process improvement initiatives to improve reporting, analytical tools, and technical aspects of accounting procedures and practices • Support monthly flux and variance analysis at both regional and global level • Responsible for monthly close activities including preparation or review of accounting journals, with full SOX compliance • Ensure timely completion of all general ledger account reconciliation, with full SOX compliance • Ensure financial statement and operational risks are mitigated in process design • Coordinate and collaborate with team in HQ and regional teams to ensure alignment in the execution of accounting practice and compliance of Corporate Policies • Assist in annual audits with the external auditors and ensure local statutory audits are completed on time Experience/Skills Required: • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Accounting, Business, or related field. CPA preferred • Minimum 7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in Public Accounting • Experienced in Workday financials multi-currency and multi-country ledgers • Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial • Ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, solve problems, scope business requirements, and balance work priorities • Ability to identify gaps between desired future state and system functionality and recommend viable alternative options and solutions • Experience in a highly complex global organization operating within large- scale ERP systems • Experienced in US GAAP and local GAAP accounting for APJ, possess a solid understanding of SOX compliance and execution • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills required • Proficiency with Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau preferred Unleash Your Potential When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. 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