Accountant, General Ledger

As a General Ledger Accountant, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate closing of accounts for multiple regional entities, preparation of financial reports, statutory and tax compliance, balance sheet reconciliations, and support of audit requirements.

This role partners with various finance functions to ensure effective financial operations, compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements, and continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.

• Month-end closing of accounts for regional entities which include but not limited to journal preparation and processing including accrual, prepayment, provision, fixed asset depreciation, tax computation, cash management, revaluation, intercompany billing and confirmation.
• Post close review and preparation of reports including reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts in Blackline system; month/quarter reporting requirements including COGNOS reports, MR packs and 10K reports, bank reconciliations and other reports as required within the company.
• Preparation and submission of monthly/quarterly VAT/WHT reporting documents to the relevant authorities as required within stipulated deadlines.
• Coordination with the relevant sub-ledger departments (AP, AR, FA, Treasury, Inventory, etc.) in ensuring the smooth processing of operational functions and matters for each entity.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and local regional requirements including but not limited to accounting, taxation, audit and secretarial matters. This will include working with external providers on the timely preparation and submission of annual statutory audited accounts, income tax reports, annual returns, AGM etc.
• Support immediate supervisor in continuous process improvement and assisting in managing finance projects/initiatives including communicating /liaising with various stakeholders.
• Participate in SOX related activities by proactively understanding and fulfilling SOX requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Typically 3 or more years working experience in Finance/accounting with at least 2-3 years exposure on full set accounting for reasonably sized companies.
• Experience and knowledge in regional finance environment will be an added advantage.
• Audit experience in Big 4 Audit firms will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, ERP systems (knowledge of Oracle/COGNOS is an added advantage)
• Strong financial, analytical, accounting, written & verbal communication skills.
• Accounting degree/financial qualifications (CPA/ACCA).
• Finalist in ACCA/professional exams will be considered if commensurate with strong skill set/working experience.

Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets. 

Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.