Assistant Accountant

Position Summary:

The Assistant Accountant supports the International Paper Sales finance function by providing accurate transactional accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, cash management, reporting, budgeting support and financial analysis.

The role contributes to effective financial controls, business performance reporting and continuous process improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Administration & Accounting:

• Manage the Singapore cash book in accordance with Treasury, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable procedures.
• Process and code invoices accurately and complete SAP postings in a timely manner.
• Monitor, analyse and report monthly operating expenditure for the Singapore headquarters.
• Support administration of HSBC Singapore banking activities and payments.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist with month-end activities and financial reporting requirements.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Develop an understanding of products, markets, customers and key cost drivers.
• Support sales and operational teams with accurate and timely financial information.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and management reporting.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with Visy policies, procedures and financial controls.
• Maintain accurate records and support audit and compliance requirements as required.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.
• Contribute to the implementation of process improvement initiatives.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Other Duties:

• Undertake other duties within the scope of the role and capability as required.

Key Challenges:

• Managing multiple priorities within tight reporting and business deadlines.
• Building effective relationships across a diverse and geographically dispersed stakeholder group.
• Operating in a fast-paced and commercially focused environment.
• Maintaining accuracy and attention to detail while supporting business responsiveness.

Key Relationships:

Primary Functional Peer/Manager:

• Finance Manager, APAC

Direct Reports:

• None

Internal Stakeholders:

• International Paper Sales Team
• Domestic Paper Sales Team
• China DC Team
• Finance Team
• Operational Stakeholders

External Stakeholders:

• Suppliers
• Customers
• Banking Partners
• Service Providers

Experience and Qualifications:

Mandatory:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting international or multi-country operations.
• Progress towards, or completion of, a professional accounting qualification such as CPA, CA or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese to support stakeholder engagement across the region.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of business drivers.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.