Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of professional accounting experience, with expertise in General Ledger Accounting, Intercompany Accounting, US GAAP, forex accounting, and related financial processes. Additionally, the candidate should have demonstrated experience in monthly close processes, consolidation of financial statements, stakeholder management, and coaching team members. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively across various teams.

Job Requirements

Core Accounting Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, manage and support the monthly consolidated financial close process working closely with the accounting teams from different entities.


• Manage the Sub Ledger and General Ledger reconciliation function, ensuring staff are appropriately trained, procedures are followed and deadlines are met.


• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.


• Prepare Cashflow forecast and determine working capital requirements every month and ensure adequate cash is funded for daily operations and commitments.


• Analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual balance sheet, income statement and cash flow submissions including account reconciliations and variance analyses.


• Assist with monthly/quarterly financial reporting.


• Review GL account reconciliations and ensure cadence with relevant stakeholders for timely resolution of open items.


• Manage Fixed assets, Intercompany accounting and intercompany ageing and reconciliations and reporting to management.


• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.


• Review Forex hedging forecast reports and work with the Treasury department to reduce FX exposure risk.


• Take ownership of the consolidation framework including maintaining the integrity of the chart of accounts and related mapping between general ledger and accounts.


• Ensure compliance by adhering to internal control requirements, updating documentation and providing recommendations as appropriate.


• Perform analytical reviews of the Company’s consolidated financial statements (vs prior year, budget, trend, etc.) and investigate and provide explanations on identified variances.


• Foster an environment of continuous improvement focusing on streamlining, improving and automating processes.


• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance.


• Perform ad hoc reporting and other analyses for management as requested.


• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure adherence to corporate finance policies.


• Identify opportunities to improve Finance Team operations including the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of procedures and implement agreed improvement.

Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison with tax teams, audit teams, and reporting teams to address process-related matters and ensure alignment.


• Manage relationships with key stakeholders across departments and provide financial insights.


• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide accounting expertise and financial support.


• Prepare and deliver presentations to management and stakeholders on financial performance, process improvements, and project updates.

Special Projects and Process Improvement:

• Participate in special projects driven within the finance organization and broader company initiatives, such as process automation, system upgrades, and compliance enhancements.


• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Coach and mentor junior team members, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities.


• Facilitate training sessions to enhance team members' technical skills and knowledge.


• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging professional growth and development.

Education

Education: Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. CA intermediate, Qualified CA or equivalent certification preferred. Must have worked in ERP environment preferably in Oracle.

Experience: 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a multinational or complex organizational structure.