Description
Overview This role shall assist in group consolidation and preparation of consolidated financial statements at half year end / year end and manage external audit in a timely, proactive manner. Assist in the preparation of the JGAAP and USGAAP reporting. Identify system and process improvement opportunities. Dealing with stakeholders and senior management during the India/UK/Australia time zone to ensure transactions are processed and reports are produced with maximum efficiency and minimum risk. Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities Strategic Focus
- Support the Group Finance team in the timely preparation of Group Financial statements and ensure completeness in all aspects.
- Look at ways to improve the efficiency of the processes.
- Support monthly results and provide valuable analysis and insights.
Operational Management
- Assisting in preparation of the Group consolidated financial statements half year end/year end.
- Assisting in preparation of statutory financial statement for subsidiaries.
- Liaising with the external Auditors for the group and subsidiaries.
- Process all monthly consolidation adjustments including elimination of inter-company transactions and group month end journals.
- Review and monitor the intercompany balances and ensure it is eliminated on consolidation.
- Assist in review of complex transactions and prepare related journal entries, including but not limited to acquisitions, disposals and refinancing.
- Preparation of relevant technical papers to the Board.
- Preparation of key monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparation of daily and monthly cash flow reporting.
- Preparing ad-hoc reports and papers for the board and senior management.
- Any other task as needed for business reporting.
- Contribute to the broader financial control of MUFG (i.e. JSOX and reconciliations).
People Leadership
- Demonstrate robust self-leadership by showing initiative and demonstrating professional behaviours.
- Work collaboratively with broader finance team members and across the business.
- Actively contribute to the broader team's knowledge and capability.
Governance & Risk
- Ensure full adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and the good conduct of the businesses, maintaining ongoing compliance and upholding the reputation of MUFG Retirements Solutions.
- Achievement of business objectives and the maintenance of ongoing regulatory compliance.
The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.
Experience & Personal Attributes Experience
- Overall 5 to 8 years’ experience with Minimum 5 years in accounting.
- Professional Accounting qualifications (preferably CA).
- An understanding of international accounting standards and principles.
- Solid technical background, including consolidated reporting and statutory reporting experience.
- Working knowledge and understanding of key accounting end-to-end processes.
- Background in Chartered Audit.
- Handson experience working on Advanced Excel.
- Experience working on ERP systems would be highly regarded.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and structured.
- Strong level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to take responsibility and be accountable.
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a broader team.
- Ability to solve complex problems.
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
- Solid interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated, organised with a "can do" attitude.
- Ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- An ability to have a sound understanding of business and financial issues.
- Strong numerical and excel skills.
- Able to navigate problems and ambiguity.
- Delivery focused.
- Builds trust and is highly collaborative.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to manage and develop internal and external relationships.
- Willing to work in Australian shift if need be.