Accountant

Roles and responsibilities

• Manage resource delegation orders under THOP, SLA, PATAC, offer and project creations and customer order bookings.
• handling of multiple cost centres, cost allocations, cost corrections, maintenance of SLA and THOP Agreements and FS rates in SAP, MySPGI.
• Ensure Time Sheets bookings, cost reconciliations, invoicing to projects with supporting calculations and documents.
• Support in monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, variance analysis and reporting.
• Ensure to carry out all monthly, Quarterly and Year End closing tasks (JVs, Accruals, Clearing WIPS, OCC adjustments, COPA Margins, Plan Cost Updates, OoH Report, etc).
• Ensure control and compliance to all applicable guidelines in handling projects, Cost Centres (FRGs, IFRS, Tax).
• Support in all relevant Internal (IFRS) Audit, External Audits, Logistics and Assets.
• Collaborate with team members and the FST management in day-to-day development activities and process improvement.
• Support to RSU FIN Management in achievement of Financial KPIs and targets.
  
  

What You Bring / Skills, Capabilities

• Candidate should have proven 4 -5 experience in Accounts/Finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration; preferably MBA or professional certification
• Experience with small projects, Cost Centre management, Business processes and tools.
• Command over MS Office (Excel, Power Point etc...)
• Proficiency with related SAP modules is preferred
• Excellent oral & written communication & presentation skills in English
• Willing to work in multi-cultural teams
• Process driven, Team Player & self-motivated

Desired candidate profile

1. Financial Record Keeping

• Bookkeeping: Maintaining accurate records of financial transactions, such as sales, purchases, receipts, and payments. This ensures that all financial data is properly documented and organized.
• General Ledger: Managing and updating the general ledger, where all the financial transactions are recorded. Ensuring that it reflects the correct financial status of the organization.
• Journals and Ledgers: Posting entries to accounting journals and ensuring the accuracy of ledger accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial records.

2. Financial Reporting

• Preparation of Financial Statements: Creating financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement (profit and loss statement), and cash flow statement, which reflect the company’s financial position and performance over a given period.
• Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Reports: Generating periodic financial reports for internal use (management reports) and external stakeholders (investors, auditors, regulatory bodies).
• Tax Reporting: Preparing and filing tax returns, ensuring that the company complies with relevant tax laws and regulations. This can include sales tax, payroll taxes, corporate taxes, etc.

3. Reconciliation and Accuracy Checks

• Bank Reconciliation: Comparing the company’s financial records with bank statements to ensure that all transactions are accounted for and there are no discrepancies.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconciling other accounts (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory) to ensure that the balances match the company’s records and correct any discrepancies.
• Variance Analysis: Reviewing financial data to identify discrepancies, trends, or deviations from budgeted amounts and addressing these discrepancies.

4. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Budget Preparation: Assisting in preparing annual or quarterly budgets, allocating resources, and projecting future financial performance based on historical data and business goals.
• Financial Forecasting: Predicting future financial trends and outcomes, such as cash flow projections, profit margins, and capital expenditures, to help guide decision-making.
• Cost Analysis: Analyzing costs related to business operations, identifying areas for cost-saving, and improving financial efficiency.

5. Internal Controls and Compliance

• Internal Controls: Implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure financial integrity, and prevent fraud.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations and accounting standards, such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) or IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Audit Preparation: Coordinating with internal and external auditors during audits, providing necessary documentation, and addressing any audit findings.

6. Financial Analysis and Decision Support

• Financial Analysis: Analyzing financial performance, profitability, and liquidity to provide insights and recommendations to management. This might involve ratio analysis, trend analysis, or break-even analysis.
• Decision Support: Supporting business leaders with data-driven recommendations for making key decisions, such as pricing strategies, cost management, and investment opportunities.

7. Payroll and Employee Benefits

• Payroll Management: Processing payroll, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time, and that all relevant deductions (taxes, retirement contributions, etc.) are made.
• Employee Benefits: Managing benefits programs (health insurance, retirement plans, etc.) and ensuring compliance with tax and legal requirements.