Finance Analyst

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

This role is a professional accounting position requiring basic knowledge of handling a variety of entry-level financial functions that support company operations in ASIA, EMEAI or LATAM Region under a good system of internal controls. Basic entry-level financial functions include, but are not limited to Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, General Accounting and Financial Analysis.

Proactively seek opportunities to improve accounting/ business processes and leverage standard functionality. An appropriate accounting or finance certification are required.

• Support day-to-day Real Estate Accounting (REA) / lease accounting operations using the Lucernex system, Oracle, and OneStream, ensuring activities are completed within agreed service levels (SLAs) and performance targets (KPIs).

• Review and analyse lease documents for property, equipment, and vehicle leases, received from local teams via the Lucernex mailbox and other methods.

• Create, amend, update, and process modifications, renewals, and terminations in the Lucernex system based on signed lease agreements, on a daily basis as requests are received — ensuring all information is input accurately and completely for the system to run correctly.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly Lucernex / lease Balance Sheet reconciliations and upload them into OneStream, ensuring the Lucernex sub-ledger ties to the GL, in compliance with SW accounting and reconciliation policy.

• Maintain proper supporting records and documentation, and proactively analyse lease transactions for reasonableness and accuracy, preparing documentation for internal audit and management, in compliance with SOX standard and internal/external audit requirements.

• Support internal and external audits, attending to audit queries and information requests.

• Respond to lease-related queries from stakeholders (including local real estate/operations teams) in a timely manner, following up and escalating identified issues as required.

• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, including local teams, to resolve issues, including facilitating the monthly service review meeting to escalate issues, obtain feedback, and identify improvement opportunities.

• Work closely with superiors on process improvement and automation initiatives, document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and apply continuous improvement to all tasks undertaken.

• Perform other related tasks and projects as assigned by the superior.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• At least a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

1. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and general finance knowledge.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Working knowledge of Oracle GL and OneStream is an added advantage.

• Familiarity with lease accounting (US GAAP / ASC 842) and lease management systems (Lucernex) is an added advantage.

• Proficient in both spoken and written English

• Problem-solving skills, with teamwork and collaboration in a professional environment.

Preferred:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in accounting processes.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Adaptable and willing to learn new working concepts and software.

• Good time-management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

3. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Must have the ability to accurately calculate rent payments, prorations and summarize lease provisions, decision dates and obligations.

• Clear and concise communication in verbal and written form

• Ability to arrange information according to specific rule(s)

• Time management