Finance Analyst

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS This role is a professional accounting position requiring basic knowledge of handling a variety of entry-level financial functions that support company operations in ASIA, EMEAI or LATAM Region under a good system of internal controls. Basic entry-level financial functions include, but are not limited to Accounts Receivable, Fixed Asset, General Accounting and Financial Analysis. Proactively seek opportunities to improve accounting/ business processes and leverage standard functionality. An appropriate accounting or finance certification are required. • Support day-to-day Real Estate Accounting (REA) / lease accounting operations using the Lucernex system, Oracle, and OneStream, ensuring activities are completed within agreed service levels (SLAs) and performance targets (KPIs). • Review and analyse lease documents for property, equipment, and vehicle leases, received from local teams via the Lucernex mailbox and other methods. • Create, amend, update, and process modifications, renewals, and terminations in the Lucernex system based on signed lease agreements, on a daily basis as requests are received — ensuring all information is input accurately and completely for the system to run correctly. • Prepare accurate and timely monthly Lucernex / lease Balance Sheet reconciliations and upload them into OneStream, ensuring the Lucernex sub-ledger ties to the GL, in compliance with SW accounting and reconciliation policy. • Maintain proper supporting records and documentation, and proactively analyse lease transactions for reasonableness and accuracy, preparing documentation for internal audit and management, in compliance with SOX standard and internal/external audit requirements. • Support internal and external audits, attending to audit queries and information requests. • Respond to lease-related queries from stakeholders (including local real estate/operations teams) in a timely manner, following up and escalating identified issues as required. • Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, including local teams, to resolve issues, including facilitating the monthly service review meeting to escalate issues, obtain feedback, and identify improvement opportunities. • Work closely with superiors on process improvement and automation initiatives, document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and apply continuous improvement to all tasks undertaken. • Perform other related tasks and projects as assigned by the superior. POSITION REQUIREMENTS • FORMAL EDUCATION : Required: • At least a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. • KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE : Required: • Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and general finance knowledge. • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. • Working knowledge of Oracle GL and OneStream is an added advantage. • Familiarity with lease accounting (US GAAP / ASC 842) and lease management systems (Lucernex) is an added advantage. • Proficient in both spoken and written English • Problem-solving skills, with teamwork and collaboration in a professional environment. Preferred: • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in accounting processes. • Good interpersonal skills. • Adaptable and willing to learn new working concepts and software. • Good time-management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. 3. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS : • Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Must have the ability to accurately calculate rent payments, prorations and summarize lease provisions, decision dates and obligations. • Clear and concise communication in verbal and written form • Ability to arrange information according to specific rule(s) • Time management