Overview
Month-End Close Activities:
– Assist in the preparation and timely submission of the monthly reporting pack, including analysis and commentary.
– Execute accurate and timely month-end close processes.
– Review and support clean-up of balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline; work with the shared-service centre to address issues.
– Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, VAT rules, and transfer pricing policies.
– Support the Head of Finance in leading process improvement initiatives and strategic projects.
Reporting and Audit Support:
– Act as a key point of contact for external auditors during the statutory audit process.
– Prepare reconciliations and provide clear risk commentary on account balances.
– Review reconciliations prepared by the shared-service centre, ensuring audit readiness.
– Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to gather and consolidate data for reporting deadlines.
– Keep senior stakeholders informed of progress, potential issues, and any actions or decisions required.
Ad-Hoc and Project-Based Work:
– Conduct analytical reviews of historical transactions and initiate necessary corrections.
– Manage ad-hoc finance queries and lead regular catch-up meetings with key stakeholders.
– Identify opportunities for process automation and implement efficiency improvements.
– Coordinate with internal and external auditors during reviews and year-end audits, including preparation of reconciliations and management of the shared-service centre to fulfill audit requests.
Qualifications & Skills:
– ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
– Solid technical accounting knowledge with practical experience in IFRS.
– Proven track record in financial reporting, audit coordination, and month-end processes.
– Advanced Excel skills; experience with automation tools or ERP systems is a plus.
– Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
– Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies.
– Strong academic background preferred.
– 5-6 years of relevant experience