Assistant Manager, Accounting

Company Description

About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia’s leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we’ve got your back with everything. Guided by The Grab Way and our four core values of Heart, Hunger, Honour, and Humility, we make a lasting difference for Southeast Asia by creating economic empowerment for everyone

Job Description

Get to know the team

The Country Finance team is an important part of an organization responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, planning & analysis, business partnering, compliance & governance, and decision support. Overall, the finance team plays an essential role in ensuring the financial stability and growth of an organization. We are made up of young and experienced professionals.

Get to know the Role

This Assistant Manager role is reporting to the Accounting Manager and is responsible for daily operations of the accounting department, collaborating/reviewing with Shared Service on the closing, monthly financial reporting, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all transactions, maintaining internal controls and improving financial processes. You'll help maintain the financial health and integrity of the company and ensuring all regulatory compliance.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly financial reports and annual financial statements and validate reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and reconcile several financial systems.
• Work with Country FP&A team and Regional Controllership team; help improve reporting process and tools.
• Work with the Financial Controller in conducting risk management and internal SOX controls.
• Participate in financial projects and collaborate with other departments.
• Review and maintain accounting procedures.
• Manage the annual audit process with the external auditors.
• Ensure strict compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and any other relevant regulations.
• Any ad-hoc tasks.

Qualifications

The Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience. Audit background.
• Experience in lending and/or insurance sector.
• Knowledge of accounting software (eg Oracle) and strong Excel skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large amounts of data and prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Good team player with excellent (verbal and written).
• Familiarity with financial regulations and accounting standards and basic tax knowledge.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Good command of English.

Additional Information

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

• We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
• Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave, and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
• We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.

What we stand for at Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that enables diverse Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.