Senior Accounting Analyst – APAC

About the Role

The Senior Accounting Analyst will play an integral role in the General Accounting team, with a strong emphasis on specialized accounting areas including US GAAP technical accounting and local statutory reporting for the APAC region. You will support global initiatives across key areas such as revenue recognition, and other accounting matters. You will be involved in working through complex issues and driving process improvements in collaboration with other finance and cross-functional team members. In addition, as Illumina continues to grow globally into new and existing markets, you will have the opportunity to participate in business expansion initiatives and other strategic projects. This position is based in our regional headquarters in Singapore.

What You'll Do

• Manage one or more functional accounting processes for the APAC region, such as revenue, inventory, leases, fixed assets and projects

• Manage operational and month end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, analytical reviews and associated reporting for US GAAP

• Partner with teammates, global and cross-functional stakeholders to establish a cadence for reviews and collaboration

• Identify, drive and/or participate in process improvement initiatives by applying analytical, communication, collaboration and problem solving skills

• Adept at balancing global systems/processes with local country-specific regulations

• Responsible for maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley internal control narratives and testing documentation for areas of responsibilities

• Participate in quarterly reviews, annual audits, and project testing for applicable areas of ownership

• Perform other general accounting duties as designated from time to time, which may include but not limited to financial closing, reporting, analytical reviews and statutory audits. Other duties/ projects as assigned.

• What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting/Finance. Chartered Accountant/ CPA is a plus.

• Accounting/finance experience in MNCs and/or Big 4 firms with proficiency in US GAAP and IFRS

• Minimum 5 years of related experience Life science and/or manufacturing industries experience is a plus

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Resourceful, good organizational skills, detail-oriented and able to work with independently

• Proven track record in driving projects and/or process improvement initiatives

• Comfortable to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and oral) and interpersonal skills to work and collaborate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders

• Experience in revenue recognition under ASC 606 / IFRS 15, including review of complex commercial arrangements and knowledge in data analytics tools and reporting, is a plus

• Nice to Have

• Life science and/or manufacturing industries experience (already noted as plus in requirements)

• Knowledge in data analytics tools and reporting beyond basic Excel

• Compensation & Benefits

• Not disclosed