Job Description
Senior Accountant – R2R | Finance Shared Service Center | Corporate Services
Overview of the role
As a member of FSSC – R2R team (Finance Shared Service Centre – Record to Report) – support the Finance Manager in preparation of monthly/annual journal entries, reconciliation of GL accounts and to ensure timely and accurate GL posting for entities assigned to JH (Job Holder). Critical review and reporting of aberrations is at core of the overall responsibility.
JH is required to interact with Financial Controllers, Management Accountants and various stakeholders on a regular basis.
JH is required to possess good communication and interpersonal skills
Understanding of systems (SAP and Policy/Procedures) is crucial.
What you will do
- General Ledger preparation schedule reconciliations & review
- Prepare, discuss and report highlights on a monthly basis
- Support business units by facilitating timely book closure
- Financial Statement preparation and audit facilitation
- Coordination with stakeholders in Business unit and Tax team counterparts
Skills
Required skills to be successful
- Good accounting (IFRS) knowledge, analytical, process oriented, well organized, with excellent communication skills and a team player.
- Should possess a good knowledge of excel and have prior experience in working with large databases. presentation skills, exposure to ERP. (Preferably SAP) and SAP BW/ BPC.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What equips you for the role
- Graduate/ACCA/CMA/CA/CA Inter/CPA (or similar qualification)
- Minimum 3-5 years of similar experience, with good accounting knowledge and ERP systems.
- Candidates with working knowledge of SAP will be preferred