Accountant

Job Summary
Responsibility for external statutory reporting requirements.
Legal and fiscal compliance in relation to financial reporting and adherence to and compliance with internal SOX controls processes.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Statutory accounts preparation in accordance with Local GAAP including mapping and bridge calculation, reconciliation to USGAAP accounts and notes to the financial statementsStatutory AuditReview of the month end close accounts and US GAAP reporting informationReview of the judgmental reservesFlux review of the BS and P&L with appropriate commentary with support from FP&AOneSource tax upload file preparationOneSource tax reviewSOX calendar preparation and monitoringFinancial SOX controls including preparation of memos to the file for judgmental reserves and cut-off reservesCo-ordination of SOX auditsSOX playbook maintenance and database maintenance (Command Centre)Statutory accounts preparation in accordance with Local GAAP including mapping and bridge calculation, reconciliation to USGAAP accounts and notes to the financial statementsStatutory Directors report in line with annual legal requirements (changes annually)Correspondence with Corporations Office for changes in directors, legal name, business addressForeign payments review and release through Citibank (via SAP);Statistics reportingSocial taxes and postingsPension payments and postingsCompany Tax return and filing. True-up posting and communication to Corporate TaxCompany cars, meal subsidy calculations for reporting to payroll to ensure correct withholdings taxTravel expenses co-ordinationBalance sheet reconciliation review (Blackline)Segregation of Duties reviews, database maintenance and follow-up (Insights Command Centre)Review of customer contracts to ensure compliance with USGAAP ASC606 (Local language)Support for AP when local vendor contact requiredReview SOX compliance for changes in bank details for customers and vendorsInformation collections and sharing for group operations, Treasury, Tax, Legal, HR, Internal Audit, InsuranceSupport for corporate USGAAP push down entries (car leasing, pension)Support to sales when considering legal and tax changes and the implication to the business including support in the test for SAP changesEnsuring that the business complies with corporate accounting policies (USGAAP) and local statutory GAAPCapex and indirect spend PO approvalInvoice approval (Process Director)Ensuring that the business complies with the Global and Local Delegation of Authorities (DOA)Being the finance contact for the local organisationEU intercompany sales reporting to the tax officeCompany tax prepayments and return to provision paymentWarehouse financial reviews and processes

General:
Support for new acquisitions and take-on of accountsFeedback to and where necessary involvement in the development of improved financial reporting systems on an ongoing basisCollaborate with FP&A Finance colleagues to analyse expense trends and current operational events that would impact current accruals and expense estimates. Understand the operational theory and methodology gathered in ongoing communications with various departments and convert that understanding to working analyses and business models used as supporting documentation. In addition, this process ensures the accuracy of the company’s financial position as it identifies areas that require adjustment. Prepare supporting auditable documentation and related account reconciliations for these areas requiring professional judgment and that are subjective in nature, (accruals, other liabilities, prepaid)

QUALIFICATIONS
CA/CPA with 1-3 years of proven experience in a statutory reporting and external audit in a multinational or a large company environment.Good experience in managing the direct taxes.Proven experience of working through complex financial issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES
IFRS/Local GAAP accounting knowledge (US GAAP an advantage);Prioritisation of workload in a fast-paced working environmentAbility to deliver commitments and carry through on projectsSelf-starter with high levels of professional integrityERP system skills – preferably SAP with some experience of system development/implementationEnthusiastic and energetic with a “can-do” attitudeExcellent team player with the ability to build working relationships between and across business teamsAbility to work to tight deadlines and in a challenging environmentStaff management experience Good understanding of financial reporting links to business challenges and opportunitiesExcellent communication skills – both written and verbal

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)

Work assignments are diversified. Examples of past precedent are used to resolve work problems. New alternatives may be developed to resolve problems.

A frequent level of workload and deadlines produces strain on a routine basis.

Minimal physical effort is required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting or carrying objects that typically weigh less than 10 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
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