Description
Responsibilities
Execute monthly accounting close activities and deliverables (i.e. journal entries, account reconciliations, analytics and reporting) of any controllership process
Understand and prepare accounting entries for various financial activities, which may include consolidation , Intercompany and General accounting
Run consolidation in the consolidation tool/ERP, including intercompany eliminations, minority interest, FX translation, and topside/management adjustments.
Review and challenge reporting packs from entities (trial balances, schedules, commentary) for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with group policies.
Maintain the group chart of accounts, mapping, and consolidation rules; ensure new entities and accounts are set up correctly.
Reconcile and resolve intercompany balances and mismatches in partnership with local finance teams.
Support external and internal audits for consolidated reporting (provide schedules, answer queries, document judgments).
Prepare monthly / quarterly financial statement flux variance analysis for management reporting
Work cross-functionally with and support our business partners by providing financial insights and relevant reporting
Prepare SOX documentation including the EAE documentation as part of SOX control execution/compliance
Assist in coordinating quarterly reviews, annual audits and SOX testing with internal and external auditors
Work cross-functionally with the Regional and International accounting teams to ensure alignment and to drive process improvements
Ability to quickly understand new processes identified and ready to work on such processes.
Ability to work independently with the process owners to ensure that all tasks are completed on time and any changes communicated
Create and maintain process documentation
Deliver on ad-hoc projects / deliverables as necessary
Skills/Experience
8+ years of relevant experience in Accounting, analyzing information, attention to details, deadline oriented, thoroughness in the deliverables, spirit to work as a team and confidentiality
3+ years of relevant process experience (for the selected role) with ability to interpret and apply relevant US GAAP.
Experience in SOX control documentation / execution
Detail oriented, ability to multi-task and work independently
Understanding of ERP systems and willingness to learn quickly. Knowledge of other tools such as Workday Financials, Blackline, eGRC360, Tableau, Hyperion, Microsoft Excel, Slack, etc. is desirable
Strong organizational and verbal / written communication skills
Passion in process improvement and automation
Willing to work in a challenging environment
Strong ability to respond quickly to various requests
Must be a self-starter - ability to self-motivate, adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment