Accounting Officer

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world.

For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

The Accounting Officer will be reporting to the Support Function Transformation Manager  and working under the supervision of the relevant SYSTRA Group Support and Transversal Manager (including SYSTRA’s Southeast Asia entities: China, Hong Kong, Singapore & Thailand).  

Key responsibilities include ead processing of timesheets, handling supplier invoices and accounts payable, and supporting month-end/year-end closings and reports.

Missions/Main Duties

• Responsible for processes around staff timesheets and related works.
• Handles surveyor timesheets and input journal voucher.
• Records accounting entries related to the processes.
• Handles supplier invoices and payment Accounts Payable.
• Prepares payments by verifying supporting documentation versus the company policies’ requirements.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls around Finance processes.
• Supports month-end/year-end closing activities and submission of management reports.
• Provides external and internal audit requirements as may be requested.
• Recommends action items that may improve processes.
• Handles general clerical works and supports for the Finance team.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance and Regional Shared Services.

Profile/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and Business related courses.
• CA/CPA equivalent qualification (Accounting certification or tertiary degree)
• LCC/Diploma in Finance or Accounting.
• At least (5) years accounting/admin experience in a transportation consultancy firm.
• Knowledge in accounting software. Prior experience in Agresso accounting system is an advantage.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft applications (Word, Powerpoint and Excel).
• Advanced Excel user (e.g. Pivot Table, VLookup etc).
• Knowledgeable in IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Good interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, team player.
• Analytical and be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Good command of written and spoken English

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

Hybrid