Assistant Accountant, APAC & ME (Contract)

Position Summary

The Assistant Accountant will support the APAC & ME FP&A team in regional consolidation, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. This is an entry-level role designed for individuals looking to build a career in FP&A, providing exposure to regional finance operations, business performance analysis, and financial planning processes across multiple markets.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the consolidation of monthly results, budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans across APAC & ME markets.
• Prepare regional management reports, dashboards, and performance analyses for management review.
• Perform data validation and reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes, including coordination with country finance teams.
• Develop and maintain reporting templates, financial models, and analytical tools to improve reporting efficiency.
• Support process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and ad hoc FP&A projects while building regional FP&A expertise.

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business disciplines
• Qualified member of recognized professional accounting body

Experience Requirements

• 0–2 years of relevant experience in finance, business analysis, or FP&A.
• Prior internship experience in finance or accounting is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with an interest in financial planning and business performance analysis.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of data and reporting information.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate work.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different countries and functions.

Mobility/Travel

• Minimal

Computer Skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, HFM, FCCS, Hyperion, Power BI, or similar reporting tools would be an advantage.
• Strong aptitude for systems and financial reporting tools.

Language

• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Able to read, write and speak in Mandarin is an advantage due to exposure to China market

Others

• Immediate availability or short notice period is an advantage.
• This is a 1 year contract.