Finance Accountant

The role

You will manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities for Malaysia and Singapore entities. You will also handle financial reporting, tax compliance, and support budgeting and audit processes.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes including purchase requests, orders, and payments.
• Review payment proposals from shared services teams.
• Manage accounts receivable including invoicing, collections, and cash application.
• Maintain supplier and customer master data.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare management accounts and support US GAAP reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing activities.
• Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Assist with tax compliance activities across Singapore and Malaysia.

Required qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of experience in accounts payable, general ledger accounting, financial accounting, or a similar finance operations role within a multinational or fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience in invoice processing, purchase order workflows, payment runs, journal entries, month-end closing, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting processes, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, general ledger, reconciliation processes, and financial close activities.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities, currencies, and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

• CA/CPA qualification or progress towards professional qualification
• Experience with SAP ERP, Business Warehouse (BW), or other financial systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

Benefits

• Vibrant global community
• Modern office environment
• Investment in professional growth and development
• Platform to contribute to social impact, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

About the company

Sony Music Entertainment is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. They are an equal opportunity employer that supports workforce diversity.