Job Description
The role applies in-depth knowledge, experience, and best practices in accounting. They are responsible for solving complex accounting problems and work independently with minimal guidance.
1. Statutory Reporting & Audit Coordination
- Lead and manage the preparation and review of statutory financial statements across multiple legal entities and branches.
- Coordinate annual audit processes, ensuring timely submission of financial reports and audit deliverables to both local authorities and group consolidation teams.
- Collaborate with auditors, group finance, and internal teams to respond to audit-related queries and finalize financial reporting packages.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, including reporting and Transfer Pricing documentation across applicable jurisdictions.
- Prepare and submit indirect tax filings and relevant Chamber of Commerce submissions.
- Provide accurate tax provisioning, including monthly and annual tax calculation files and supporting documentation.
2. Financial Controls & Reconciliations
Perform and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in general ledger accounts.Conduct manual revaluations, including Work-in-Progress (WIP), foreign exchange adjustments, hedge accounting entries, and interest deduction calculations under applicable tax regulations.Originate and process journal entries to support month-end and year-end closing activities.Ensure timely and accurate financial documentation for external and internal audit requirements.Maintain compliance with internal control procedures and accounting standards.3. Stakeholder Communication & Support
Act as a liaison between auditors, group finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on statutory reporting timelines and compliance requirements.Prepare consolidated financial reports for management and joint venture partners, including proportional ownership and financial performance analysis.Support ad hoc and complex financial queries from group finance, auditors, and external advisors.Provide documentation and support to internal financial reporting teams and external compliance agencies.4. Special Projects & Process Improvements
Assist with finance transformation initiatives, system upgrades, and process improvement projects as needed.Contribute financial analysis and data to support entity rationalization or liquidation processes.Coordinate with project and finance teams to ensure a smooth and timely month-end close process.Support cross-functional reporting through automated tools.5. Financial System & Data Management
Maintain and validate automated financial statements and reports across global consolidation platformsEnsure proper accounting and elimination of Intercompany transactions, clearing, and suspense accounts.Participate in database integration projects, including PO validation, line coding, and legal entity checks.Validate receipts and ensure compliance with procurement and finance policies.Requirements
Qualified CIMA, ACCA, or Chartered Accountant. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, CPA preferredStrong technical accounting knowledgeExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAbility to work extended work hours as necessary for monthly closings.4-5 years of relevant experienceEffective communication and documentation skills, including the ability to interact effectively with various levels of staff and managementMotivated, self-directed, and results-driven approach to work, and takes ownership of assigned tasksDeadline orientedAbility to work extended work hours as necessary for monthly closingsExcellent organizational skills and pay attention to detail, including neatness and organization of work papersEffective in a dynamic environment, adapting to and managing change positively and proactivelyCapable of establishing effective working relationships that promote teamwork and collaborationEffective interaction with financial reporting, regulatory reporting, internal auditors, and external auditorsAbility to remain positive, professional, calm, and focused when faced with challenging situationsComputer literate in Microsoft programs : Word, Access, PowerPoint, ExcelAbility to work independently