Job Description

About the role; This position is part of Barry Callebaut Services Asia Pacific team. This role is responsible for end-to-end process of Intercompany Accounting such as, reviewing and verifying intercompany charges, reviewing and resolving out of balance/intercompany reconciling items and Intercompany account settlement. Handles more complex locations and transactions Key responsibilities includes: 1. Transaction Processing; Verifies and reviews details (both sending and receiving) of intercompany requests received Determines appropriate Intercompany accounting details (e.g. GL accounts, Cost Objects, Transaction Type, Tax Code, Plant Code, etc.), when required Posts Intercompany journal entries on both sides for cross-company enabled locations and to one location if not cross-company enabled Works with appropriate accounting contact persons for Intercompany transactions not going through the tool (e.g. marketing charges, fees & commissions, royalties, loans, interest and dividend related transactions) Monitors pending Intercompany requests (either Sending or Receiving) and provides status updates to parties who will need to action such requests Prepares accruals for recurring transactions (e.g. goods in transit and cash in transit) Ensures timely expense recognition (on both sides) for year-end Intercompany related accruals 2. Reconciliation; Performs preliminary and final Intercompany reconciliations for all locations Resolves intercompany reconciling items (exceeding & below the threshold) within month-end reporting timelines Prepares formal balance sheet reconciliations on required timelines 3. Settlement; Coordinates with Treasury for any settlement requirements Prepares payments and collections relating to Intercompany Others Provides data to Internal and External Auditors Identifies process improvement opportunities and implements related SSC APAC projects May be assign 1-2 weeks on a graveyard shift to cover cut-off and closing week 4. Technical Skills; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) Reconciliation Basis Financial Analysis Basic Accounting Principles Financial Systems and Process (SAP, FINCO, MICROSOFT OFFICE) Communication About You: Diploma in accounting, finance or similar field (Bachelors in Accountancy would be an advantage) Proficient in English, proficiency in 2nd language (Chinese/Japanese) would be an added advantage Minimum 3 year(s) of working experience in finance or accounting Has Shared Service Centre working experience Technical accounting and analytical skills Knowledge about systems such as SAP, FINCO, Microsoft Office and web-based applications preferred Team player, highly motivated and eager to learn

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