• Job Description

  Req#: ACCOU001309

  We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Accounting Business Partner APAC to support the APAC offices. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the regional offices, providing accounting & administrative support to our team, facilitating effective communication across different functions within the company, and continuously finding ways to improve our global processes while providing best-in-class support to our stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

  This is a full-time position located in Singapore. We offer flexible workplace policies.

  Essential Functional/Regional Responsibilities

  • APAC ACCOUNTING SUPPORT (75%)
    • Accounts Payable: Submit & process vendors' invoices and ensure timely payment. Manage all vendor relationships and be the liaison for the headquarters based in New York.
    • Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements to ensure all accounts are accurate and balanced.
    • Payroll Support: Collaborate with the global payroll team to prepare and submit local payroll taxes and benefits.
    • Accounting Software Management: Utilize accounting software (NetSuite) for entering financial data and generating reports.
    • Expense Tracking: Monitor and control company expenses, ensuring adherence to budget limits and identifying cost-saving opportunities
    • Third-Party Accountant Management: Oversee and manage relationships with local third-party accountants in the APAC region. Ensure they receive accurate and timely information required for financial reporting and compliance.
    • Tax filing coordination: Assist in coordinating external tax accountants by providing necessary documentation in their preparation and filing of tax returns (GST & Income Tax) in compliance with local regulations
    • Audit Support: Assist in coordinating with external audits by providing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors & NY Accounting to ensure smooth audit processes

  • APAC BUDGET MANAGEMENT (15%)
    • Budget Preparation: Collaborate with regional leadership and the global accounting team to prepare annual budgets for APAC offices. This includes gathering input from various departments, forecasting expenses, and aligning the budget with the company’s strategic objectives
    • Budget Tracking and Reporting: Monitor and track actual financial performance against the budget, providing regular reports to management. Identify and analyze variances, offering insights and recommendations to stay within the budgetary limits.
    • Cost-control: Work with department heads to implement cost saving measures and ensure budget adherence across all APAC offices

  • SINGAPORE OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (10%)
    • Office Management & Maintenance
      • Manage office supplies (eg. Stationery, Freight & Postage, Pantry supplies, etc.), office equipment (laptops, network printer/copier/scanner, telecommunication/server devices, etc.), and other resources (cleaning vendors, office building property management for fire drills, adhoc building maintenance, etc.) required for daily operations
      • Ensure smooth office operations, addressing any issues that may arise with equipment or facilities
      • Oversee communications and maintain relationships with vendors & office building property management
      • Manage visitor coordination (Welcome meet & greet to ensure guest have a positive experience in the office) and office security matters, such as promoting active participation in the office building fire drill exercises

  • • Administrative & Office Compliance
      • Provide administrative assistance for office insurance annual renewal, office lease renewals or relocations, following instructions from the New York head office
      • Provide administrative assistance to ensure compliance with the local legal entity requirements and government regulations, following instructions from the New York head office and advice from the local corporate secretarial services vendor.
      • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including HR, Finance and IT, to support regional business needs and ensure seamless operations.
      • Project Management: Assist in the planning and execution of special projects, including team-building activities, and other initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement

  Requirements, Experience and Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accountancy, finance and administration, preferably in a global or multinational organization

  Skills and Abilities

  • Results-driven, strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with office management software or tool. Experience with NetSuite & Concur is a plus.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness and understanding of cultural differences in APAC and USA with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and manage a variety of task with a positive attitude.

  Culture

  At The Leading Hotels of the World, two-way communication is core to how we work together and cultivate an environment of continuous growth and learning.

  • Employee voices at LHW are not only heard. They inspire action. Employees participate in listening surveys every six months to share their workplace experiences, and the leadership team listens to these responses and uses them to determine opportunities for change.
  • In July 2022, we asked our 150+ employees, “On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to say my manager communicates in a transparent and effective way?” Our score was 8.6 out of 10
  • In July 2022, we asked our 150+ employees, “On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to say I have confidence in our leadership to position LHW for future success?” Our score was 8.8 out of 10
  • Our leadership team was rated in the top 5% of similarly sized US companies on Comparably.com and received Comparably’s Best Leadership Teams award.

  Benefits

  The Leading Hotels of the World fosters a high-performance culture and generously rewards its employees for their contributions. Here is just a preview of the benefits we offer:

  • Competitive Salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements

  About The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW)

  Comprised of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, LHW is the largest collection of independent luxury hotels. In 1928, 38 independent hoteliers came together to create LHW. Since then, the Company has carefully curated distinctive hotels, resorts, inns, chalets, villas, and safari camps from the snow-capped Alps of Europe to the African veldt, to share them with adventurous souls who seek the remarkably uncommon.

  LHW is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. LHW does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other applicable legally protected category.

• About the company

  The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is a marketing organization, representing more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries.

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