GL Accountant

The Junior Accountant will support the work of the General Ledger team. The role may be assigned specific finance projects or initiatives and assist in the monthly reporting requirements of the team. To develop holistic understanding of financial reporting and close processes, the role may be assigned to various processes within FSSC. This will involve coordination with local finance on outstanding variances and makes the appropriate action to resolve it.

Key responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries
• Prepares account reconciliations based on set timeline
• Assist the Senior Accountant in checking the closing transactions of assigned entities
• Assist the local business unit in preparing the annual budget and preliminary quarterly P&L Estimate consolidation. Perform preliminary checks on the net income and balance sheet
• Validate the details of the annual budget and quarterly estimate details (Volume, Sales, Cost of Sales, IT, Selling & Marketing) provided by the entities
• Update and publish Estimate and Actual FS Reports for variance / deviation analysis
• Gather, prepare and analyze financial information and reports as may be requested by business users
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Support external audit requirements by providing detailed schedules and analyses required by the auditors and local finance
• Attend to any audit inquiries as may be required in the process

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or Commerce, preferably CPA
• Minimum 2-3 years of previous work experience in a similar position
• Experience with SAP AP / AR / GL Module
• Experience in SOX compliance
• Advanced skills in the use of MS Office application e.g. Excel Spreadsheets and Google applications
• Excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done
• Shifting schedules required e.g. Europe time as needed
• Good oral and written communication skills