Assistant Accountant

Company description:

At Kerry Properties, we commit to employing people who are passionate and dedicated. We look for people who always strive for excellence and possess a positive attitude. In turn, we offer our people boundless opportunities in career advancement and realization of their potential.

Job description:
 

Job Highlights:

As part of the Group Treasury team, the Assistant Accountant plays a key role in supporting daily cash and payment operations across the organization. Key responsibilities include processing payments, monitoring cash positions, maintaining banking relationships, and assisting in system and process enhancements. The role also involves ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve treasury-related matters.

Responsibilities:

• Payment Operations
• Execute vendor payments, tax payments, and intercompany settlements accurately and timely
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Operate and maintain payment platforms and systems (e.g., host-to-host, ERP integrations)
• Resolve payment-related issues and support reconciliation
• Cash Management
• Support short-term cash forecasting and fund utilization
• Ensure cash utilization across entities and regions
• Assist in bank account management, intercompany funding and cash pooling
• Monitor daily cash flow, bank balances, and liquidity across entities
• Process & System Enhancement
• Support initiatives to streamline cash and payment workflows
• Participate in system upgrades, automation initiatives, and digital transformation projects
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g., AP, AR, Tax, TI) and external stakeholders (e.g., banks, vendors)
• Support onboarding of new banking partners and payment methods
• Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare cash flow reports, payment dashboards, and ad-hoc analysis for management review.

Requirements:

• Degree holder in Accountancy, Finance or related disciplines
• 1-3 years of experience in payment processing and/or cash management
• Experience in real estate industry is a plus but not mandatory
• Hands-on experience in payment platforms
• Proficient in Excel and e-banking systems
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work under pressure
• Good team player with a collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with banking platforms, ERP systems and payment technologies