Finance Specialist

The role will play a pivotal role in the delivery of accurate and timely accounting and reconciliations processes within the R2R Tower. You will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely recording of revenue accounting transactions and ensuring the integrity of financial transactions by reviewing transactions within the assigned business area. Core responsibilities:

• Input, maintain and review Oracle based accounting records for assigned business area completely, accurately and to comply with accounting standards and Group accounting policies.
• Deliver period end close processes, escalate issues promptly to delivery in in-line with Group close deadlines.
• Ensure all accounting transactions and GL balances are adequately supported with robust evidence of existence and are regularly reconciled with ages items being reported to senior managers.
• Review, develop and improve accounting processes/operations to create efficiencies and eliminate non-essential workload.
• Operate controls in line with Risk and Control Matrix (RACMs), evidencing operation of control.
• Work closely with COE - Controlling to apply correct accounting treatment to areas of judgement.
• Work to deliver to daily, weekly, monthly, and annual performance targets and KPI's.
• Submit fully supported balance sheet reconciliations to senior management.
• Ensure work is performed in line with SLA's and escalate instances of non-compliance or where OLA's are not being adhered to.
• Ad hoc responsibilities:
• Ensure appropriate continuous professional development, keeping abreast of all internal, legislative, and industry best practice.
• Ensure appropriate interpretation and implementation of required changes in a timely manner.
• Support all internal and external audit activities through the provision of required documentation when necessary.

The above accountabilities and responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties that are consistent with the level and grading of the role. Required Skills and Experience:

• Education and Occupational Experience:
  • Secondary education qualifications or equivalent
  • Studying toward CPA or global equivalent (ACCA)
  • 3-5 years of experience in an R2R accounting/GL role, within a Shared Service Centre or global finance department
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow belt desirable
  • Experience of complex global businesses desirable
  • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (double entry, financial reporting standards)
• Foreign languages
  • Speaks English proficiently
• Professional & Personal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data validation and record keeping.
  • Proficiency in using accounting software and reconciliation tools.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet established reconciliation deadlines.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple reconciliation-related tasks concurrently.