Job Description

"To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination!" - that\'s our mission at foodpanda (small \'f\').

foodpanda is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. From our restaurants-partners, cloud kitchens and cloud grocery stores - foodpanda is just one tap away, getting everything you need into your hands quickly and conveniently!

We are looking for enthusiastic problem solvers to join us in scaling our platform, to digitalise businesses in Asia, uplift rider livelihoods and build a hyper-convenient platform for our customers. If you love working with technology to create solutions and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done, you will find your tribe here at foodpanda. Our diverse and high-performing team comprises people from more than 60 nationalities, and we welcome all experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.

We\'re looking for a highly driven and motivated Accountant - Record to Report to be part of our Shared Service Centre (SSC) and provide end-to-end accounting services in compliance with Group policies, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local GAAP to be based in Malaysia.

Responsibilities:

The R2R Accountant will report to the R2R Service Delivery Lead (SDL). Based at foodpanda\'s Shared Service Centre in the Malaysia, the R2R Specialist will be responsible for maintaining full set of accounts and monthly General Ledger closing using SAP system.

To be successful at delivering value to our stakeholders and team members, you are required to be nimble, be able to multitask, constructively challenge the status quo and collaborate/ communicate effectively across all geographies. Your primary deliverables/ responsibilities include:

• Preparation and posting of journals in SAP for the assigned entities in accordance with local GAAP, IFRS and Group Reporting policies and in-line with the established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure that month-end closing tasks are completed in a timely manner and Group\'s month-end closing timelines are met consistently.
• Ensure that intercompany (IC) postings are validated and correctly posted in SAP and IC balances are reconciled with counterparties on a monthly basis.
• Coordinating with finance and business operation teams on financial data and reports and recording transactions, ensuring completeness & timeliness of entries booking.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and data integrity of all financial data.
• Provide in-depth analysis on Revenue and Costs for regional FP&A team during month-end reviews.
• Work with Regional/ Central Accounting and Controlling teams to clarify and perform in-depth analysis on monthly Financial Statement and Consumer Reconciliation reviews.
• Maintain and update asset/ liabilities reporting trackers such as receivables/ payable aging report, accruals and prepayment listing, Fixed Assets listing as required.
• Perform account reconciliations, including, bank reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, etc., and resolve the reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Respond to in-market queries and post accounting adjustments as required.
• Provide support during Group audit reviews, local Statutory audit, and internal audits.
• Continually standardize, automate, streamline, and proactively improve current reporting, finance operational and accounting processes to improve efficiency in financial reporting.
• To be involved in implementation of any system improvement projects.
• Perform all other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the SDL.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor\'s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance or other Business discipline. CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification in accounting will be a plus.
• Demonstrable knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Hands-on working experience with finance systems such as SAP/ Oracle. Prior experience working with SAP system will be a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in maintaining full set of accounts and monthly General Ledger closing.
• Some experience in a relevant field (professional accounting services firm and/or shared service center is preferred).
• Solid understanding of IFRS and general accounting principles.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge language barriers - you must be able to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and speak Mandarin / Cantonese will be highly advantageous

What we offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!

Our parent company, Delivery Hero, is a global leader in the food delivery industry processing over 3 million orders every day and operating in 40+ markets in the world, with 18,000 employees and approximately 500,000+ restaurant partners.

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