In Schneider Electric everything we do promotes progress and sustainability for all - our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies where we live and work. From the products, software, and services driving the digital transformation of energy management and automation to corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make an impact by helping people and organizations become more resilient and efficient, more electric and digital.
Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.
This position is for a Singapore Accounting Leader in Singapore, responsible for m anaging the Accounting and Tax matters of all Schneider Electric Singapore entities
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What will you do?
- Accountable for statutory and Group Actual reported books (P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow etc) prepared by Competency Centers (CoCe) and local teams, ensuring compliance with both local and Group requirements
- Lead the Country Accounting Organization, support by CoCe, including distribution Hub
- Optimize the set-up and quality of accounting processes and tools/technology enablers, in line with Group guidelines and internal control requirements (including various projects)
- Strong hands-on leader who can lead by example
- Lead in Accounting transformation projects and experience in change management
- Propose financial technical advice and support for the business needs
- Experienced in process improvement
- Collaborate within Finance Community to support the overall function goals
- Manage Tax Accounting and filings, in coordination with Tax teams
- Manage the relation with external and Zone level stakeholders (including auditors)
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Undergraduate Degree or Above in Finance, Accounting or related
- CPA or IFRS degree (certificates)
- At least 11 - 15 years professional experience with 5 - 8 years' experience in MNC and external audit.
- Experience in compliance and internal controls
- Technical knowledge of IFRS and country accounting and tax regulations
- Process oriented and digital mindset
- Good cross-functional communication skill
- Capacity to understand both local and global pictures from statutory perspective
- Ability to manage highly complex organizational structures
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
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