Accountant - #1126830

Company Overview

Zuellig Pharma is a leading healthcare solutions company in Asia, and our purpose is to make healthcare more accessible to the communities we serve. We provide world-class distribution, digital, and commercial services to support the growing healthcare needs in this region.

The company was started a hundred years ago and has grown to become a multibillion-dollar business covering 17 markets with over 12,000 employees. Our people serve more than 200,000 medical facilities and work with over 450 clients, including the top 20 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Expectations of the Role:

Team leadership & Coaching

• Provide regular coaching, guidance and support to team members to foster professional development and resolve performance issues.

• Lead the Accounts Payable team and coordinate daily AP activities to ensure timely and accurate processing in line with month-end closing timeline.

Accounts Payable

• Review and approve AP-related journal entries, schedules, and transactions prepared by the team.

• Oversee the maintenance of vendor master data in SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies.

• Maintain Ariba-related master data, including user creation/removal and updating cost centre ownership.

General Ledger

• Manage GL-related matters, such as month-end forex revaluation runs, dividend accounting, corporate income tax entries, and other non-AR/AP journals.

• Review journals in SAP workflow queues and ensure timely resolution.

Tax Management

• Support the Accounting Manager and Finance Director in all corporate tax matters, including reviewing tax agent queries and computations.

• Act as the liaison for annual Corporate Income Tax submissions, coordinating with tax consultants and internal teams.

• Responsible for all GST matters, including IRAS submission, and ACAP review.

Audit & Reporting

• Serve as the overall coordinator for the annual external audit and manage audit matters related to GL and AP.

• Assist in monthly BPP reporting.

• Support the preparation of the annual audit pack for corporate submission.

Budgeting & Corporate Compliance

• Assist with budgeting submissions for SSG-Japan.

• Support the implementation of finance policies issued by management/corporate team.  

• Assist in designing, updating, and implementing finance related processes and SOPs.

Banking & Administration

• Oversee all banking matters for all entities under management.

• Prepare board resolutions as required.

• Prepare and submit statistical surveys to the Department of Statistics Singapore.

• Participate in process enhancements initiatives and other assigned projects

Requirements (Must-Have):

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.

• Solid understanding of accounting standards.

• Strong knowledge of SAP ECC, Ariba, and Microsoft Office (with Advanced Excel skills).

Advantageous to Have:

• Prior audit experience.

• Experience in the Logistics industry is an advantage.             

Personal Attributes:

• Committed, responsible, and good communication skills

• Analytical and able to troubleshoot complex problems

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Zuellig Pharma

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees can learn, grow, and achieve shared success. We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected, and treated fairly. As a leading multi-market healthcare solutions provider, we empower our employees to gain comprehensive knowledge and expertise in the dynamic healthcare industry across the region. Enjoy the flexibility to effectively balance your work and personal life while taking charge of your career journey through our empowering growth opportunities. Our Total Rewards program is designed to support your overall well-being in every aspect.