Job Description
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Provide direction, coaching, and leadership for a team of General Ledger Accounting employees
- Responsible for the accuracy of the standard operation procedure (SOP) for GL Accounting processes
- Requires technical accounting knowledge and must be hands-on with monthly, quarterly and annual close of books of accounts
- Provide guidance to the team and develop / streamline processes under GL scope
- Participate in testing, verification, implementation, and support of release updates for the financial systems
- Prepares and analyzes monthly key performance indictors explaining results, trends, and opportunities
- Make recommendations to improve quality and efficiency of the processes
- Provides accounting assistance to Finance Controller / Financial Reporting Manager; respond to questions/concerns
- Standardization of GL processes across all USA entities and ensure group best practices are consistently followed
- Co-ordinate with Business stakeholders for process standardization
- Co-ordinate with internal and external auditors, provide audit supporting and explanations and work with auditors in a professional manner
- Review and first level approval of month-end reconciliation/closing of General Ledger accounts and sub-ledgers
- Work on other projects as assigned within the Accounting team and review of financial statements
Qualifications
The ideal candidate would possess:
- Ability to think critically and analytically to proactively solve problems
- Strong independent decision-making ability
- Knowledge of GL technical accounting practices
- Ability to understand complex scenarios
- Must be professional, detailed oriented, strong verbal /written communication skills and a team player.
- Be able to adapt to changes in fast-paced work environment and mange competing demands.
- Strong computer and organizational skills.
- Ability to learn new techniques performs multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Evaluate processes for improvements and recommend changes to management team.
Basic Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business required.
- Prior experience in similar role preferred (not required)
- Strong MS Excel and Outlook skills.
