Entity:
Finance
Job Family Group:
Finance Group
Purpose of Role:
The General Accounting A&C Analyst is responsible to resolve sophisticated issues when vital, delivering finance group reporting services to the entities assigned, and support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in the drive for outstanding customer service, operational excellence and compliance.They are responsible for the resolution of reconciliations, BSA, regulatory reporting and plan related queries and actions, external audit support and work closely with the embedded finance team in the entities to which they areassigned.
Responsibilities:
Support significantly larger and/or more sophisticated entities and has knowledge of the nature of the business and the economic environment to implement activities optimally.Coordinate the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions (e.g. ledger entries, journal postings, fixed asset postings etc.) in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures.Support the delivery of timely and accurate statutory accounts and tax analyses through liaison with the Statutory Tax teams and external auditors if required.Supervise open and overdue items and communicate and follow-up accordingly with the appropriate staff.Review reports generated by the ARC Account Executives to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner if vital.Resolve or further escalate any sophisticated issues faced.Support preparation of documents and adjustments for monthly, quarterly and year-end close.Support customers in having a good understanding of the general ledger and group reporting pertaining to the respective parties.Liaise with other FBT internal teams to ensure that the data being entered into the ledger is accurate.Liaise with senior partners internally and externally as and when vital.May carry out supervisory responsibilities such as planning, assigning and advising work, and providing feedback and mentor to team members
Key Challenges:
Ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness of group and statutory reports in accordance to agreed service levels.Develop understanding of the customer organisation as well as the business in order to be able to deliver high quality service.Tailor communication style to suit the audienceDevelop a good understanding of the partner organisation as well as the business in order to be able to deliver high quality service.Liaising with customers and colleagues in different geographical locations, time zones and potentially in different languages using different systems requiring rigorous coordination between teams.Quick to react and adapt to constantly circumstances, changing reporting requirements for highly fluid businesses.High level of familiarity with the end-to-end financial accounting process for the supported entities.
Any Other Relevant Information:
This position’s primary interfaces areInternal
- FBT Teams
- FBT Business Partnership
External
Qualification & Experience and Proficiencies:
Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field.Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, CIMA).Minimum of 3 - 5 years of Experience in general and/or financial accounting Ability to meet month-end close and other deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsGood organizational skills - attention to detailBias for action underpinned by a strong work ethic, teamwork and proven track record of value added .
Required Criteria:
English language competency.
Preferred Criteria:
Shared service centre experience.SAP, JDE system experienceGeneral accounting experience
Join our Team and advance your career as ARC Analyst!
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Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
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