Analyst, Accounting & External Reporting

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

Under broad supervision, you will reconcile and adjust general ledger accounts and/or bank statements. You may also perform moderately complex analyses of performance results. In addition, you will compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information for financial statements and reports and perform other special projects as assigned.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Support accounting and external reporting activities including accurate and timely U.S. GAAP reporting and timeliness and integrity of statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, KPIs, fixed assets, restructuring and intercompany charges. As required, you will support activities performed by Mondelēz International Business Services/third-party service providers during month/quarter /year-end close, statistical reporting and statutory audit
• Contribute to strong controls and compliance environment and comply with Mondelēz International’s AER policies. Support audit activities and provide information on auditors' request
• Perform moderately complex analysis of performance results as requested
• Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement. You will also identify ways of working in your area of responsibility
• Contribute to a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team. Invest in personal development and contribute to the overall development of peers and the AER team

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in accounting and external reporting including understanding U.S. GAAP, IFRS or local GAAP, close processes and financial reporting systems (SAP experience preferred). Knowledge in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting
• BUSINESS ACUMEN and experience working in FMCG/CPG Industry or Big Four accounting preferred
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills. Experience working as a finance leader managing cross-functional and business partner teams to drive timely and accurate results
• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and financial system knowledge
• INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies and external regulations

More about this role

Responsibility for Accounting, Statutory Reporting, US GAAP & Statutory Reporting, Statutory Audits, Indirect Tax, SOX Compliance, and other key financial controllership requirements for all legal entities and reporting units within SSA.

What you need to know about this position:

·       Manage elements of the monthly accounting close process including ensuring accurate and timely U.S. GAAP/Local GAAP reporting and the timeliness and integrity of local financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations and KPIs. You will also provide insights into balance sheet movements and cash flow and support implementation of process change projects,

·       Ensure a strong controls and compliance environment in your area of scope and ensure full compliance with our AER policies,

·       Coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs. You will also provide and interpret data from accounting records as needed.

Annual Financial Statements / Quarterly / Annual Statutory Audits

·       Serve as liaison between business function and PWC/EY | Channel for data/information to key stakeholders | Follow ups as and when required | Ensure ALL activities are tracking to plan | Timely delivery of required financial analysis | Timely escalation of issues | Repository of Information | Provide Company Secretariat with financial inputs required for entity Board Meetings

Month/Quarter End Close (MEC) Activities

·       Act as Genpact first point of contact | Track MEC activities status | Follow up with stakeholders within the business to obtain relevant information on accruals, “one-timers” and other information with financial impacts | SAP Trial Balance review prior to HFM reporting | SAP-HFM Reconciliation Reviews | Ensure timely promotion of entities | Timely escalation of issues | Timely & accurate submission of Quarter End requirements, among other tasks.

Monthly Balance Sheet Reviews (Blackline)

·       Timely approval of allocated retained accounts | Monthly/timely allocation of accounts to be Financial Manager reviewed | Timely & value-adding Finance Manager reviews of allocated accounts | Ensure issues raised from reviews are resolved in subsequent months | Timely.

Financial Services Spend Tracking

·       Must obtain details of final approval annual budget for each spend bucket from Overheads Controlling | Monthly tracking & review of Financial Services Spend Accruals | Provision and/or review of monthly variance commentary.

Monthly VAT & WHT Reviews

·       Provide information as may be required by Genpact and/or EY | Review workings carried out by EY | Initial approval of workings for filing/payment | Ensure accuracy of relevant balances | Timely escalations.

A&ER Business Partnering to the Business

·       Serve as Business Partner / Liaison to HR & Legal | Key contact to obtain HR & Legal information for regional submissions | Provide required financial information to HR & Legal.

Tax-related Tasks

·       Ensure EY prepares Annual Statutory GVP for entities (if in scope) | Update Quarterly SOX data collection templates for non-EY entities | Complete Quarterly EYDC Significant Events responses and sign-off post review with Team Lead | Submit Hard Close requirements | Serve as Preparer for Quarterly Local Roll Forwards | Submit Cash Tax information post review with Team Lead | Liaise with Tax Manager for entity tasks where required | Timely & accurate submission of the annual International Tax Questionnaire (ITQ) | Timely escalation of issues.

Balance Sheet variance analysis and Submissions

·       Coordinate, bring together the analysis for submission | Timely sending out of commentary/data requests to key stakeholders within the business | Collecting, challenging, reviewing & consolidating CON301 commentary for SSA | Set up timely review meetings | Ensure timely submission to region.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

·       Strategic agility

·       Conflict management

·       Developing direct reports & others

·       Dealing with ambiguity

·       Managing vision & purpose

·       Customer focus

·       Process management

·       Presentation skills

Education / Certifications:

·       University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

·       ACA, ACCA Advantageous

·       5-7 years of experience in accounting & controlling areas ·      

Job specific requirements:

- Proficiency in Microsoft excel is mandatory

- A thorough understanding of corporate finance and reporting systems and internal control principles related to reporting

- Solid knowledge of local statutory Accounting, Tax and Civil legislation

- Sound knowledge of US GAAP / International Accounting Standards and Statutory Accounting

Travel requirements:

- Limited

Work schedule:

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.  The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.  The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.  

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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