Your Role
As an Accounting Manager, you will be part of the regional hub, report directly to the Regional Finance Director based in Singapore. You will oversee day-to-day finance operations across the Singapore, Bangkok, and Sydney offices, working closely with the Office Managing Director, Studio Directors, and Design Managers.
What You Will Do
Oversee office full accounting functions including but not limited to: Project accounting, accounts payable, general ledger financial reporting and analysis, and month end closing.
Conduct performance comparative analysis for the office, studios (Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly)
Oversee all Coupa approval flows ensuring accurate recording of payments and appropriateness of all expenditure and disbursements.
Monitor Accounts Receivable and assist in collection efforts when necessary
Prepare, analyse, and take ownership over quarterly reforecasts in Anaplan including coordination with all related functions.
Assist Regional Finance Director in annual budgeting process
Deadline enforcement for billing, cash requirements, expense reports and expenses.
Key person of accounting contact for the offices - responsible for disseminating information, and providing advice and support for other Accounting Managers in the firm
Ability to manage the various processes taking place within the region (A/P, cash receipts, project accounting)
Ensuring that offices follow best practices on a consistent basis.
Leadership, taking initiative, being proactive in trying better processes.
Attend project set-up meetings for large or global projects, if any.
Mentor, coach and train the project accounting staff.
Participate in regional finance meetings and involved in global initiatives.
Assist in pilot testing of new FW Initiatives, processes, and reporting.
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with 10 plus years working experience in accounting or financial planning and analysis area in a multi-national company.
Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant or equivalent is preferred.
Prior experience in the built environment is preferred, particularly in fields such as architecture, interior design, or engineering.
Solid knowledge of local Accounting Standards; Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP is a plus
Good understanding of Singapore and Sydney tax regulations and tax accounting principles e.g. GST, Income Tax and Deferred Tax etc.
Self-motivated and proactive with ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment, and produce accurate and timely deliverables
Ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures and levels both internal and external to the firm
Strong customer service orientation, a team player with the ability to establish collaborative working relationships
Results driven detail orientated and hardworking
Life at Gensler
As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.
As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
