Our Role
The Financial Accountant will play a key role in maximizing operational efficiency, developing scalable practices, and managing internal & external compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity for the successful applicant to apply their skills in solving business challenges across the many geographies in which Graymont operates.
Ideally suited for a first or second mover from business services/audit, this role will strengthen the APAC and Global Financial Accounting teams through leading and supporting a range of value-adding processes that are critical to the accuracy & integrity of reporting with the Group.
Key focus areas the role will include:
Core Financial Accounting function:
- Assisting with month-end and year-end closing tasks, including reconciliations and preparation of journal entries & work-papers for accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
- Understanding of the Group's intercompany structure, related party transactions and eliminations processes.
- Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and IFRS.
- Collaborating with regional & global finance teams to ensure alignment & consistency in accounting practices.
- Assisting in preparation of reports and analysis for management and key stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement of existing processes and establish new processes to meet evolving business needs, including documentation of these standard procedures.
- Banking & Treasury support (US):
- Manage daily and weekly bank reconciliations, investigate variances
- Support transition to automated bank reconciliations
- Prepare and monitor daily cash sweep entries
- Corporate & Purchasing card reconciliations
Compliance ownership:
- Lead indirect tax compliance across APAC (i.e. Malaysian SST, Australian GST & New Zealand GST & FBT), including preparation of returns and reconciliations.
- Preparation of other statutory filings in APAC, such as stamp-duty and government surveys
- Support during interim & final audits in APAC, including preparation of workpapers
- Support during interim & final tax review in APAC, including preparation of estimates
Support to APAC FA & FBP teams:
- Assist with inventory management & valuation through preparation of IPS files and valued inventory reconciliations
- Assist with management of Fixed Asset Registers and Capital Work-in-Progress, including code creations, closures and disposals
Support with Sustainability:
- Assist with internal audits related to ESG compliance
- Assist with IFRS S2 audits and reporting, including maintenance of supporting documentation
Ideally, the successful candidate will have the following attributes and qualifications:
- Knowledge: Extensive financial accounting experience and strong understanding of IFRS principles. Professionally recognized membership (CA, ACCA, CPA) and with a minimum of 3 years experience required. Experience in manufacturing industry is desirable.
- Technical: Proficiency in ERP & BI systems (JDE & Cognos preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
- Soft Skills: Analytical, can manage competing priorities and is deadline-driven with strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving abilities.
- Other: High integrity and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
About Graymont
Graymont is a global leader in lime and limestone solutions. Lime is a versatile industrial chemical that is key to vital industrial processes and applications, construction, and stabilization of road networks, and is essential for addressing a multitude of complex environmental challenges. We provide solutions specifically tailored to the needs of the environmental, agricultural, food, mining, steel, paper, glass and construction industries. Production and supply of lime has been classified as an Essential Industry during the Covid Pandemic. We take a long-term approach to business that is evident in our strong commitment to sustainable growth. We aim to be the preferred supplier, employer, and partner of choice wherever we operate.
Our Workplace
Graymont derives its competitive edge in large part from more than 1,600 employees who bring their diverse skills and energy to work every day at offices and plant sites across North America and Asia-Pacific. In return, we provide competitive wages and benefits, a safe and healthy work environment where you and your team can perform without injury, and opportunities to grow and develop the skills and experience to realize your full potential.
