Accountant

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

Accountant
Singapore

The accountant works as an outsource as part of the M&E APAC finance team and is responsible for the full sets of accounts of M&E Singapore, which includes Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Fixed Assets and General Ledger.

Your responsibilities:

Project Reconciliation:

• Match transactions using all systems/tools at your disposal, such as back-office report, back-office systems, contact with vendors, customers, and credit card companies.
• Work with internal co-workers, customers, vendors, and any relevant stakeholders for project reconciliation
• Check that all items are accounted for during final reconciliation stage before final billing is issued.

Month-end Closing:

• Responsible for full spectrum of accounts, including accounts payables, accounts receivables, general ledger, and fixed assets.
• Prepare month end journal entries in compliance with local GAAP and company policies.
• Ensure sufficient supporting documents for each entry posted.

Reporting:

• Ensure timely closing of month end report and related deliverables in accordance with global/regional calendar.
• Complete and review monthly company profit & loss account and all sections of the Balance Sheet accurately and on a timely basis.
• Prepare supplementary reporting, analysis, and support on Balance Sheet reconciliation.
• Work closely with operations team on billing, AR collection matters and payment matters.
• Prepare annual budget, monthly re-forecasts and variance analysis.
• Prepare quarterly tax package to be reported to Global Tax team.
• Prepare annual CRP – which includes preparation of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, Notes to Accounts

Bank Responsibilities:

• Post customer payments and billings by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Follow up with internal co-workers and customers on AR collection.
• Research and resolve unallocated cash & client’s overpayment.
• Perform weekly cashflow forecast to be reported to Global Treasury

Billings:

• Prepare billing as required.
• Post transaction and clear in SAP when amount has been received.
• Ad hoc responsibilities as assigned.

Payments:

• Check and prepare payments, ensuring all transactions are with proper approval, recorded timely and accurately in SAP.
• Verify all payment and claims for expense reimbursement, corporate card and travel expenses.

Compliance:

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements for the legal entity.
• Work closely with tax agent to prepare annual income tax computation.
• Prepare GST report on quarterly basis to be submitted to BCD Travel for group GST filing.
• Work closely with auditors to manage and complete the annual financial audit in a timely manner.

Training:

• Seek Knowledge Hub courses and seek out opportunity for various instruction on updates to perform the functions lined out that you are responsible for, stay current on tools and processes, take required training sessions.

Communication:

• Proficient in writing and speaking English.
• Collaborate with other teams and/or suppliers to develop best practices and solutions.
• Strong customer service, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills

Knowledge:

• Implement creative uses of technology to help decrease transaction processing time and manual involvement.
• Plan and organize projects to ensure company objectives are met.
• Facilitation of, and participation in, activities with internal business partners to understand and gather business needs and requirements.

Tools & Technology:

• Look for continuous process improvement.
• Creating new department processes with accompanying documentation as directed and approved by supervisor or manager.
• Providing training to internal department
• Use effective time management to work on multiple requests concurrently and deliver on time per department service level agreement.

Projects:

• Open to new projects, learn other areas within the department and be available to be a backup resource, present an understanding of adaptability and flexibility.

Others:

• Work closely with BCD Travel Finance team, for example on intercompany matters and GST reporting matters.
• Report to Regional Finance Manager or Regional Finance Director on any important matters arising as soon as they have been made known or identified, so that necessary actions can be taken.
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this position. The employee may be asked to perform other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.

We’re looking for you if your profile matches the following: 

Essential:
• MS Office experience; specifically, Word and EXCEL
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving
• Capable of working independently
• Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated and goal oriented
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Preferred:
• SAP HANA accounting system

THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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