Head of Accounting - SMO ASP

Siemens

  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Siemens Mobility is an outstanding place to have a career in an innovative environment. Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure business supplies the global markets of rail and road-bound transport with innovative products and solutions for Rail Automation, Rail Electrification and in the area of intermodal mobility, apps and backend systems.What are my job responsibilities?We are looking for a Head of Accounting for Siemens Mobility ASP (Asia Pacific | Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand).In your new role, you will act as a trusted Business Partner for Siemens Mobility Asia Pacific, providing financial information that enables Siemens Mobility ASP to offer products and services that maximize customer impact. You will guide a team that supports the Siemens Mobility business in ASP in all accounting and reporting questions and assures correctness of books & records together with partners in the business. You will be part of the global worldwide CF R Accounting organization, specifically being responsible for Mobility Project Business of Siemens in ASP. You will be part of the global Mobility Accounting leadership team as well as the regional SMO ASP leadership team. You will strongly collaborate with the business, the Accounting Headquarters and other CF R departments.Detailed description of role:
  • Lead the accounting team for Siemens Mobility Asia Pacific (CF R 7 3 ASP) with ~7 team members, including team performance management and budget responsibility
  • Ensure the implementation of all relevant accounting policies, guidelines and standards, and oversee their application
  • Ensure the completeness and correctness of books and records as well as timely regular closing activities for all assigned organizational units in compliance with relevant controls and processes
  • You will be responsible for managing our transaction accounting service providers and processes.
  • You will partner with our various teams to do upfront consultations on new deals and provide support with complex contract reviews to ensure compliance with IFRS
  • Act as key contact to Siemens Mobility leadership in ASP (SMO CFO, BU CFOs, Performance Controller, Commercial Project Managers), providing advice for complex accounting topics, non-routine transactions and new business models. Align with different stakeholders (e.g., CF R 7 3 HQ, SMO FPM) as applicable
  • Perform accounting and regulatory reporting in accordance with global (IFRS) and local requirements. Prepare local (audited) Financial Statements
  • Act as interface to internal and external partners like Treasury, FPM, GBS and the external auditor PwC
  • Contribute to M&A transactions (integration of newly acquired companies, supporting divestments), as applicable
  • Identify process improvement potentials in accounting processes and drive digitalization as well as process automation
What you need to make real what matters
  • Holds at least a bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
  • Over 10 years of experience in accounting, including interaction and liaison with external auditors and statutory authorities
  • Ideally, you are a Chartered Public Accountant or possess comparable qualification and have a detailed knowledge regarding business closing and reporting process (including FC and budget process)
  • Alternatively, you have longtime Siemens internal leadership experience in Commercial Project Management for large projects within Siemens, including a solid understanding of the accounting for such projects - then this is a perfect chance to change perspective and grow your personal portfolio.
  • Over 5 years of experience in leading a team
  • Excellent interpersonal savvy and executive presence, including written and verbal communication skills; leadership ability to challenge and explain sophisticated accounting topics and financial results to senior leadership.
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills with the capability to break down complex problems to determine root cause issues and troubleshoot as well as develop systemic solutions
  • SAP Project Accounting & FICO Knowledge is an added advantage
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate in an international environment
  • Customer focus when setting priorities while ensuring internal deadlines
  • Accounting mindset / high ethical standards
  • Business fluency in English
What We Offer
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Career, professional & personal development
Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.We support a diverse workforce.Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion help us fully realise the potential of our people. As part of Siemens Ownership culture, Siemens also genuinely supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.

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