Accountant (SEA) in Penarth

The Accountant provides full and proper accounting for all Southeast Asian entities of the Cleantech Group, contributing to accurate financial representation of the Group.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Full Set of Accounts for SEA Entities

• Maintain full‑set of accounts for SEA entities, including GL, AR, AP, fixed assets, and cash
• Perform month‑end closing activities for SEA entities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
• Process and post vendor invoices, including prepare AP ageing and ensure timely payments inline with cash flow planning
• AR responsibilities including customer invoicing, accurate AR posting, ageing monitoring, and collection follow‑ups.
• Monitor and control project costs and WIP by tracking actuals, commitments, and accruals against budgets, preparing WIP schedules, and analysing variances to support accurate reporting and project costs.
• Monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts
• Monthly AR, AP, intercompany sub‑ledgers reconciliation and prepare balance sheet schedules with proper supporting documentation

Support for Tax, Audit, Compliance

• Responsible for GST lodgments for Singapore entities and VAT for other SEA entities, withholding tax filings, and other local statutory submissions
• Provide data and schedules to in‑country external consultants for tax and compliance filings
• Prepare or support preparation of statutory financial statements for SEA entities
• Assist in any other ad‑hoc reports or filings, as required

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of experience in Finance and Accounting, with prior audit background preferred
• Working knowledge of ERPs – experience in MS Dynamics 365 Business Central highly regarded
• Detail‑oriented, self‑directed, dependable and highly motivated
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Able to work in a fast‑paced and deadline‑driven environment to meet tight reporting deadlines