General & Operational Accounting Advisor

Ensures accurate reporting by reviewing high risk journal entries and supporting documentation and key account reconciliations. Ensures adherence to company financial reporting requirements. Coordinates, develops, issues, reviews and updates business unit accounting and operating policies. The successful candidate will be responsible for all accounting and financial aspects of an assigned customer accounts/contracts or specific countries which are not on SAP. Responsibilities include provide guidance on revenue recognition for new deals/contracts, project setup, customer invoicing, monthly accounting close, balance sheet reconciliations and support/lead ad-hoc projects. Monthly accounting close includes preparing and posting journal entries (mainly revenue & costs), reviewing & analyzing financial statements and ledger activities, and perform variance analysis. This position will require interaction with the operations team and finance team to understand the business, discuss & finalize monthly billing amount, drive process improvements, simplification or other ad-hoc projects Involve Balance Sheet fluctuation commentary. Maintain compliance with corporate accounting policy and ensure consistent process across the region and globally Handle & support internal & external auditor process on statutory audits and/or quarterly reporting Involve in continuous process improvement and simplification project. Work closely with business partners to rectify exceptions and closes all gaps identified. To provide guidance and coaching to junior team members. Bachelors Degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualification Minimum working experience of >5-6 years, preferably in an accounting firm and/or MNC Prior experience related to all facets of monthly accounting cycles and procedures to include financial reporting. Exert knowledge of relevant accounting practices and principles Excellent communication skills & proficient in English. Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Powerpoint etc) SAP user knowledge and SOX experience is an added advantage Possess strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to multi-task Results oriented, flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and a team player Able to work independently and communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff Advanced client service skills Ability to train and mentor others