Accountant

Job description

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

·  This is a position within the SBS Finance Service Line based in Bangkok. The incumbent will represent local offices in Asia Pacific to perform and manage accounting activities in the accounting platform.

We count on you for:

·  Assist Accounting specialist and Accounting manager for entities under the scope of accounting platform as assigned.
·  Be responsible for accounting activities in terms of operational activities and junior accounting manager such as IFRS Month end closing activities, Statutory Financial statements preparation, tax review and submission, etc in various legal entities.
·  Support and comply the internal control within the companies in charge to ensure the reliability of the financial statement and ensure corrective actions coming from audit reports are implemented.
·  Deal with external auditors by providing the requested information and replying any inquiries from external auditors on time so as to issue statutory financial statements in designated deadline.
·  Coordinate and support the activities with other Finance Service Units and other non-Finance functions
·  Perform ad hoc activities or projects as assigned by team leader

You can count on us for:

·  This role offers a unique opportunity for the candidate to be part of a growing family and participate in the ambitious transformation journey Solvay is launching in order to further upscale our capabilities.
·  It gives the candidate's the opportunity to be recognized as the orchestrator of our and benefit from a large autonomy to define how we will reach our ambitions with respect to process standardization (think globally, steer regional and local deployments).

You will bring:

·  Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience
·  University Degree in Accounting, SAP operate experience and CPA preferable
·  Good command in English language both writing and speaking
·  Strong Accounting experience and regional role with local GAAP would be preferred
·  Strong prior experience of IFRS would be an added advantage
·  Experience in MNC environment and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels across different cultures
·  Strong experience in SAP, BFC, BOIC would be a plus.
·  Work experience from audit companies will be advantage.
·  Ability to understand systems architecture and strong IT tools knowledge in SAP ERP,
·  BFC and Microsoft Office.
·  Self-starter, achievement driven to identify, propose and fulfill challenging targets
·  Strong communication skills
·  Agility and solving problem skills
·  Customer oriented
·  Analytical and logical thinking skills
·  Be able to work under pressure and independently under less supervision
·  Work as a good team player and optimistic attitude

You will get:

·  Competitive salary and benefits package
·  16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
·  Training platform for all employees
·  Free language courses (24 languages available)
·  Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

·  Location:Bangkok

About us

·  Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
·  At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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