Senior Accountant

About the Company As a global medical device company originating from Japan, we pursue reliable quality and technology to contribute to healthcare in more than 160 countries and regions around the globe. We promise to walk alongside healthcare professionals to continue to make great contribution to society, now and into the future. Summary of the Role Responsible for managing the full spectrum of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including invoice processing, payment preparation, bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, and ensuring accurate and timely financial transactions and records. Key Functions / Responsibilities • Manage the full set of accounts, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Fixed Assets, and Bank transactions. • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other month-end adjustments accurately and on a timely basis. • Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with the corporate reporting timeline. • Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for review. • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all reconciling items are properly investigated and resolved promptly. • Reconcile bank accounts, intercompany balances, supplier accounts, and customer accounts regularly to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. • Monitor and review AP and AR aging reports, ensuring timely collection of receivables and settlement of payables. • Review and validate accounting transactions to ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls. • Input month-end and quarter-end reporting packages within STRAVIS by established deadlines • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes by providing financial analysis and insights. • Perform variance analysis on actual results against budget, forecast, and prior periods, and provide explanations for significant deviations. • Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure proper capitalization, depreciation, and disposal accounting. • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and company policies, including supporting SST/VAT if any, withholding tax, and corporate tax matters where applicable. • Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, bankers, and regulatory authorities, and prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. • Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of accounting records to support audit and compliance requirements. • Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within the finance function. • Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, and other stakeholders to support business decisions and resolve financial issues. • Perform monthly review, validate and analysis of inventory balances, including slow moving, obsolete and inventory aging including adjustments for freight, and GR/IR reconciliation • Support the implementation of finance projects, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Perform ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or Regional Financial Controller. Functional / Technical Skills • Good knowledge of general accepted accounting principles, IFRS and SFRS • Ability to work across functional business teams • Self-driven, committed to continuous improvement, and aligned with Terumo’s core values • Meticulous and have a keen eye on details. • Strong numeric and analytical abilities • “Hands on” attitude with a high level of initiative and drive • Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and meeting tight deadlines • Operating knowledge of SAP and experience with automation tools will be advantageous. • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Power BI Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in accountancy/finance • Accreditation from / member of any professional institution (e.g. CPA, CA) will be an added advantage • More than 3 years of relevant experience and prior experience with Big 4/MNCs is advantageous • Regional experience will be an added advantage • Good working knowledge of English (written and spoken) Note to External Recruitment Agencies: Terumo does not recognize candidate submissions from any recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for payment of any recruitment fees due to the hiring of candidates whose resumes were submitted to Terumo employees or offices without the recruiting team's acknowledgement.