Support the preparation of management accounts, financial results, financial reporting, forecasts for the entities ensuring revenue, expenses and Balance Sheet items are appropriately captured.
Support the audit process, including providing guidance support for the audit of the company, and all related statutory financial reports.
Perform month-end closing and complete the monthly and yearly close process within the timelines provided.
Partner with Country Finance for all reporting, controls, audit and tax matters; ensure internal controls in place are in compliance to our Region's policies and procedures and constantly seek improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
Applying technical accounting principles for the Region and have a good understanding of International Accounting Standards and/or US GAAP.
Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process flow charts for Record to Report (R2R) processes.
Follow the procedure to complete daily operation task according to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Evaluate specific transactions that may take place of which they affect the financial accounting and reporting, by assessing the proper accounting treatment of those particular transactions.
Assist in ensuring that internal control structure is in place, functioning effectively, and appropriately tested in accordance with company standards. Ensure that identified control and internal audit gaps are remediated on a timely basis.
Review the work of account executives, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Participate in implement process standardizations, process optimizations and streamline current practices to deliver quality and accelerated closing processes and maximize operational effectiveness and efficiencies.
Posting of journals (ie accruals, depreciation and other journal entries).
Performing reconciliations.
Assist the team lead to oversee the end-to-end cash on delivery process.
Review the work of account executives, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
35 years of relevant experience in a Shared Services environment.
Diploma, Degree, or Professional Certification in Accountancy.
Advanced proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
Experience working in a multinational organisation, preferably in a fast-growing and rapidly changing environment.
Strong proficiency in Excel.
Prior experience in SSC environments is an added advantage.
Experience in transformation initiatives, including process improvements and automation.
Knowledge of NetSuite ERP is an added advantage.
Familiarity with automation and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an added advantage.
Knowledge of Macros or system scripting is an added advantage.
