Job Description

About Us, part of , is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports & borders, defense, and urban security. Our expertise is spread across 5 R&D centers, 21 Global Offices and 7 Manufacturing Sites with 3000 Brilliant minds globally contributing for over 40 years at the frontline which enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect our society from any threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics. Every minute of every day, our technology and talented team members help to make the world a safer place -The Senior Accountant will provide finance support to Korea and Hong Kong entities including regional businesses and be accountable for all aspects related to finance and accounting. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, Asia, this position will complete all financial and management reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the various systems. This role will also be responsible for managing local statutory accounts, local/income tax and VAT filing, other reporting requirements and cash management including dividend and intra group loan. This role will also support regional Treasury operation.Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities -Accounting & Financial Operations :

• Ensure consistent use and appropriate application of the global chart of accounts and accounting principles and policies.

• Timely & accurate month, interim and year end close activities

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations

• Monitor business control effectiveness and develop/execute improvement plans to assure accurate financial reporting.

• Support the Regional Account Payables and Receivables performance metric.

• Support treasury matters such as loan, financing, bank guarantee applications etc.

• Responsible for cash forecast, defining funding and hedging requirements and ensuring Divisional Treasury policies are adhered to

• Arrange intra group loan and dividend working with divisional tax team.

• Support all internal and external audits

• Support improvement and internal control initiatives

Budgetary :

• Work with Budget Owners to get an understanding of performance.

• Work with regional FP&A team for budget variance commentary and reporting.

• Target areas of expense overruns/inconsistencies and implement corrective measures.

Tax & Compliance:

• Provide statutory account, tax filing and other reporting to local authority in a timely manner.

• Run and report monthly minimum control to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.

• Monitor and assess business control environment and take action to improve it if weakness is found.

The IndividualSkills and Experience:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accountancy (or equivalent) from a recognised institute or equivalent professional qualification such as ACCA

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience

• Experience in Manufacturing industry/Trading industry

• Experience of working in well-established global multinationals with matrix reporting structures.

• Experience in data management, including use of business intelligence reporting and finance systems. Knowledge of SAP is a must.

• Good communication in English and Chinese

• Outstanding organizational skill and good interpersonal skill

• Details-oriented and proactive

• Ability to work under pressure and self-manage

• Ability to work in a team

To find out more about life at Smiths Detection check out our LinkedIn and follow our storyJoin us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place.Diversity & Inclusion:We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career\'s website ( )

Smiths Detection