Job Description

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Join Vopak in Asia & Middle East. Make an impact.
Your role and impact:
As our Assistant Accountant (VAS & AR), you will be responsible for the full set of books accounting for Vopak Asia Division Office (VAS) and billing and accounts receivable processing that includes generating invoices, collections and dispute resolutions for both internal and external customers.
Are you ready to make an impact on our growing business in our region? Read on to find out more about this exciting job opportunity!
A rewarding place to work
A career at Vopak means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to be a part of a visionary, global tank storage services leader with a heritage of over 400 years and work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We embrace inclusion and diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment, which is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success. Besides a competitive salary package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program comprising health insurance, parental leave and wellness activities.
Who are we?
Vopak is the world's leading independent tank storage company, operating 71 terminals in 23 countries. We store vital products such as chemicals, oils, gases, LNG and biofuels with care. With a focus on sustainability, we ensure safe, clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products and gases for our customers. By doing so, we enable the delivery of products vital for the energy, chemicals and food & agriculture industries, and to our daily lives. As a progressive and growing company, we continue transforming our portfolio and position our company strategically towards more sustainable forms of energy and feedstocks for example hydrogen and CO2.
We are committed to develop key infrastructure solutions for the world's changing energy systems, while simultaneously investing in digitalization and innovation. Vopak is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Responsibilities:
General Ledger & Closing: Lead person to process month end closing activities including receipts accounting, posting of Subledgers and revaluation of balances
Responsible for payroll, prepayment, provisions and accruals accounting
Ensure all Subledgers are reconciled to General Ledgers
Review and ensure financial statements are fairly represented
Own overall monthly or quarterly Balance Sheet Accounts reconciliation
Prepare relevant schedules for Balance Sheet reconciliation
Resolve any related issues that affects accuracy and timeliness of General Ledger and Financial Reporting
Tagetik Reporting: Prepare and upload of monthly results from OCS to Tagetik
Complete monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements in Tagetik
Ensure reconciliation of OCS to Tagetik is in order
Resolve any related issues that affects accuracy and timeliness of Tagetik
Statutory Audit: Lead and coordinate annual audit accounts filing with Division Finance team
Main liaison with Auditors (Deloitte)
Responsible for audit adjustments
Complete reconciliation of Statutory Accounts to IFRS (Tagetik) reporting
Resolve any related issues that affects accuracy and timeliness of Statutory Audit
Statutory Tax: Lead and coordinate annual tax filings with Division Finance team
Main liaison with Tax Consultant (PWC)
Prepare tax organizer
Resolve any related issues that affects accuracy and timeliness of Statutory Tax
Billing / Invoicing: Process include system or manual invoicing activities (storage rental, ancillary services, back-to-back billings for industrial customers, water, mooring, dockage, wharfage, diesel, N2 and etc.), preparation of supporting documents or allocations and special invoicing arrangements agreed with customers
Support Invoicer (Customer Service) to resolve any related issues that affects timeliness of invoice issuance with Operations, Customer Service and Commercial
Responsible for all intercompany billings
Collection: Manage customers' collection activities and ensure tight monitoring of DSO of 30 days
Support cash receipts application process on APRO by providing invoices details
Resolve any related issues that affects timeliness of collection with customers
Monthly Closing: Support closing of AR Subledger including generating relevant reports
Reconciliation of AR Subledger to General Ledger
Prepare Deferred Income journal entries
Support accruals of revenue with Accountant
Resolve any related issues that affects timeliness of monthly closing
Reporting: Responsible for DSO and customers' aging analysis
Prepare relevant schedules for Balance Sheet reconciliation
Support cash flow management by providing cash collection information
Support internal and external audit when needed
Responsible to seek continuous improvement in business processes in particularly to optimize the usage of technology and automation
Special projects as assigned
Requirements:
Degree, Diploma or professional qualification in Accountancy
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Experience in a Shared Services environment is an advantage
Highly motivated,
Good communication skills
Strong Excel skills
Detail-oriented and organized
Speed, accuracy and timeliness
Governance, control and compliance mindset
Problem solving and process improvement abilities
ERP or system knowledge in Oracle and Tagetik (reporting software)
How to apply?
Are you the Assistant Accountant (VAS & AR) we are looking for? We are interested in learning more about you. Apply to be part of our Finance team. To send your application, click the 'apply' button. For more information about the vacancy, please email hrasia@vopak.com
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This is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may cover other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The successful candidate will be awarded a local employment contract.