Finance Associate

Overview

This role supports inventory-related financial analysis and cost accounting activities across the organization. Responsibilities include investigating inventory variances, performing monthly close activities, and contributing to process updates and audit readiness related to US GAAP and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and interpret analysis and reports on inventory-related variances for business groups.
• Investigate variance drivers and provide business solutions when necessary.
• Perform monthly financial close activities for cost accounting processes.
• Manage and monitor a cost accounting helpdesk for inventory-related operations; participate in ad-hoc tasks and projects focused on issue resolution.
• Support corporate and worldwide initiatives related to inventory and inventory-related automation programs or ERP upgrades.
• Participate in and support internal, external, and SOX process audits, including walkthroughs and/or reviews.
• Review and update inventory-related process documents in the Knowledge Portal and department web portal to ensure consistency and compliance with US GAAP and SOX requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; or a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or CPA).
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; relevant internships, university projects, or extracurricular activities are an added advantage.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of data analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence (BI), Power BI, or data visualization tools.
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Oracle ERP, SAP) through academic projects, internships, or training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.