Record and reconcile general ledger transactions, prepare and post journal entries, perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations, manage intercompany and fixed asset transactions, execute month-end close and consolidation reporting, support audits, maintain internal controls and SOPs, and identify process improvements to meet SLAs.
Hybrid arrangements - Upon agreement between you and your supervisor, you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the office and working remotely.
The Accountant, Accounting to Reporting is responsible for providing timely and accurate recording of transaction in the general ledger in compliance with customer requirements as stipulated in the Service Level Agreement (SLA), global accounting policy with limited supervision of the Supervisor/Manager. This includes balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, allocations, intercompany balance confirmation, fixed assets transactional processing, reporting, and conducting month end close procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries in general ledger
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, provide balance confirmation of intercompany, process fixed asset transactions, and provide various reports and other complex reporting needed by stakeholders
- Has working knowledge and understanding of the market/business handled to perform financial statement analysis, prepare any needed adjustments, and discuss financial results to local accountants and/or CFOs
- Perform bank reconciliation, monitors and clears open items
- Perform month-end closing activities and ensures all activities are completed timely and accurately based on global calendar and in accordance with agreed SLA
- Identify, rectify, follow up and resolve issues, and document in issue and error log
- Review and approve Blackline journals in accordance with company policy
- Perform internal controls review and complete documentation in accordance if iPace requirements
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly unit consolidation reports
- Perform all activites within the agreed and set SLA with customers and global targets
- Point of contact for audit requirements and queries
- Update SOPs based on changes in processes
- Identify process improvement areas and coordinate with SME/Supervisor to translate the idea to action plan
- Requirements:
- Graduate of Bachelor's degree preferred in Accounting or Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
- Typically 3-5 years of finance professional experience especially in the field of accounting processes
- Previous experience in a General Ledger function is essential.
- Knowledge in SAP System and experience in Shared Services Center/BPO
- Experience in process migration, is a plus.
- Is able to work under time pressure
- Strong work ethic comprising openness, trust, and integrity
- Effective communication skills, both written and spoken English
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