Accountant

Unleash your potential with Senses International

Senses International believe in unleashing the potential of employees by providing them with a dynamic and stimulating work environment where creativity and expertise intersect to create unparallel fragrances. Senses International have a team of passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a difference in the fragrance industry. As an employee at Senses International, you will be part of a vibrant and diverse team that values collaboration and innovation. The company encourage employees to explore their creativity and push the boundaries of what is possible in the fragrance industry.

The company also foster a culture of continuous improvement and encourage the employees to take ownership of their career. Join Senses International and unleash your potential in the fragrance industry. With company’s unique blend of creativity and expertise, the sky’s the limit for your career growth and development.

Job Position:
Accountant

We are currently looking for a committed, highly capable Accountant to join the finance team for a full-time role in a busy and growing company. The Accountant should be taking the ownership of responsibilities, be self-motivated and methodical approach to duties and responsibilities. A team player. This role will be reporting to the Regional Finance Manager / Managing Director.

Key duties and responsibilities

· Maintain full sets of accounts, including month-end closing.

· Responsible for the preparation of monthly financial statements, management accounts and analysis of financial performance, financial planning and analysis, forecasts and budgets.

· Conduct costing functions such as standard cost amortization, variance analysis, cost summary review, etc.

· Review month end routines including processing and review of postings, ad hoc manual journal entries and system generated month end accruals from outstanding purchase orders, etc

· Comply with IFRS for financial statements

· Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax agents, and other statutory bodies to ensure compliance with matters relating to audit, tax and statutory requirements.

· Improving, automating and upskilling financial planning &
analysis initiatives / implementations involving processes, systems and structures.

· Responsible for developing a complete account/territory strategy, creating an account/territory plan, and executing account/territory plan.

· Assist in preparing consolidation of group financial statements and ensure accurate, timely financial and management reporting

· Support any tax related matter, compliance of the Company and timely submission.

· Any other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

· Degree in Accounting or an equivalent professional qualification (ACCA/CPA).

· Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance and accounting, including at least 2 years of experience in chemical/manufacturing industry.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Comfortable working in an aromatic environment

· Ability to work without supervision in a busy environment, working to tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills/Competencies:

· Creative problem-solving skills and ability to work with strict deadlines

· Knowledge and application of sales techniques such as building rapport needs/values selling, negotiating, and closing the sale.

· Ability to work both independently and / or within a team environment

· Multi-tasking, prioritisation and effective time management skills

· Experience in the chemical manufacturing industry is a plus.