Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation
- Ensuring correct and daily execution of key responsibilities in the GBS center according to the requirements of GBS policies, procedures, and guidelines, and according to the Group Accounting Manual for specific areas of responsibility.
- Self-directed worker for a specific service area.
- Supports organizational effectiveness through the identification and/or implementation of process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure regular operation tasks/closing runs smoothly and accurately with an excellent view of additional control points and self-checks for regular jobs.
- Complete BSR on time and follow up on open items with high quality. Ensure no unexplained items.
- Maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with accounting principles and reporting schedules within established deadlines (monthly/daily) for standard accounts.
- Coordinate with business partners (Controlling, FP&A, and Finance teams in markets, AP, AR, etc.) to obtain needed information and ensure process steps are executed properly.
- Prepare and compile documentation for year-end audits and internal audits for standard accounts.
- Possess a deep understanding of global policy and operation processes. Participate in internal team training and cross-functional knowledge sharing.
- Involved in global/GBS center/team projects.
- Serve as the signal contact person for key processes (e.g., Inventory/Payroll) as an SME, including data gathering and analysis across legal entities.
- Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and innovate solutions to enhance team efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Complete other GL tasks assigned by the team lead. Colleagues connected via the process area in other parts of GBS and broader business customers.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong accounting expertise in own area of work and related areas.
- Good knowledge in the use of SAP through proven work experience.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good English language skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Capability to resolve issues independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with different international cultures.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent education required.
- Minimum 3 years GL experience.
- Experience in a multinational working environment.
Diversity and Core Values
- COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.
- OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility, and follow-through.
- INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test, and learn new and better ways of doing things.
- TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
- INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
- RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive, and show dignity to all.
