Accountant

At Coface we make trade happen everyday 

Our 5,200 experts representing 80+ nationalities in 58 countries are united by a shared purpose: helping companies navigate through uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter in a complex world.

With nearly 80 years of global experience, we offer companies a full range of solutions: Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring — all driven by a unique data patrimony, cutting-edge technology, innovation and a deep understanding of the global economy.

Joining Coface means being part of a close-knit international organization, where your ideas matter.  We foster a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion where you are given responsibilities and can see the impact of your actions.

Shape the future of trade with us. Join our Happeners!

MISSION:

We are expanding Coface Finance team and looking for an experienced Accountant (Location: Singapore). This role goes beyond routine accounting – the successful candidate will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial closing, driving operational excellence and accounting simplification process with shared service team, and supporting finance governance & control.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for end-to-end accounting/tax/compliance & audit of Coface Singapore Branch
  • Month-end and Year-end closing – Prepare general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and closing activities with support of Shared service team. Ensure timely closing activities and maintain proper documentation and filing of financial records.
  • Cash forecast and actual monitoring – Prepare cash forecast for Coface Singapore Branch, ensure forecasting accuracy and act as key liaison with our banking partner
  • Financial planning & analysis – Support Finance manager on budget process and prepare monthly financial planning analysis comparing actual and budget
  • Audit & tax requirement – Coordinate closely with external auditor & tax firm to ensure completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and tax filings in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Internal audit, compliance, risk management – Be a level 1 control owner for Coface Singapore Branch and collaborate with internal auditor, compliance officer and risk manager
• Provide guidance and review work of Shared service team in India
• Adhere to Coface’s core value Client focus; Expertise; Courage & accountability; Collaboration
• Support finance manager to drive “Operational excellence” initiative - continuously driving process improvement, simplification & efficiency with close collaboration with Shared Service Center team in Bangalore
• Live “ONE SEA & INDIA finance team” vision – support & strongly collaborate with other finance team members; display positive mindset  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or audit.
• Proven experience in managing full-spectrum accounting within multinational corporations (MNCs).
• Demonstrated track record in driving operational excellence initiatives, including finance process improvement and simplification.
• Experience working with Shared Service Team (offshore/oversea team)
• Professional certification such as CPA Australia, ACCA, or Chartered Accountant (CA Singapore) is required.

• Opportunities to learn:  Opportunity to acquire knowledge in the field of business information services, trade credit insurance and finance
• Hybrid working model: Flexible workplace with possibility for hybrid work
• Career opportunities: Opportunity to build your career (both locally and internationally) in a large global company, one of the world leaders in its field
• Engaging: high performance work culture in an inclusive workplace
• Exciting Employee Benefits: Includes Health Care