GL & Reporting Accountant

Job description

The General Ledger & Reporting Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, fixed asset management, balance sheet integrity, and audit support. The role plays a critical part in the month-end closing process & financial control environment
RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting
  
  • Execute accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with Local and group reporting calendars.
• Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management
  
  • Perform daily bank statement uploads into SAP.
  • Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations accurately and within reporting deadlines.
• Fixed Assets & CAPEX Management
  
  • Manage monthly capitalization and depreciation processes for CAPEX.
  • Maintain accurate fixed asset records and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and accounting standards.
• Balance Sheet Review & Account Reconciliation
  
  • Prepare reconciliations and analysis for assigned balance sheet accounts.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve aged outstanding balances.
  • Ensure all reconciliations are completed according to closing calendar deadlines.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance balance sheet integrity and financial controls.
• Audit Management
  
  • Support interim and year-end financial statement audits.
  • Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure audit readiness throughout the year through proper documentation and reconciliation practices.
• Finance Projects & Internal Controls
  
  • Participate in finance transformation and automation projects.
  • Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal control frameworks.
  • Conduct risk assessments and support control testing activities.

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise
that matter most for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-4 years of experience in General Ledger, Financial Reporting, or Record-to-Report (R2R) accounting.
• Experience in FMCG organizations is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with fixed assets accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
• Advanced SAP ERP experience, preferably in FI and Asset Accounting modules.
• Strong Excel skills
• Understanding of internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Travel 10-20%

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