Candidates must be open to working from the office.
- Associate Finance Controller will be part of the General Ledger Controlling organization and will work with wide range of stakeholders within and outside the finance and operations organization.
- Associate Controller will be responsible to ensure that the global accounting processes, IFRS and group guidelines are followed.
- He / She needs to ensure the accounting and reporting is completed in timely and accurate manner.
- He / She will also be responsible to liaise with auditors.
- He/she is expected to act proactively to implement continuous improvements in areas of General Ledger and cost centre accounting, controlling and reporting.
- So, if you are looking for challenges with a strong urge to take your capabilities further, operating with a global perspective and working with motivated colleagues - this is a great opportunity.
Key activities/responsibilities would be:
- Perform month end accounting and reporting activities in SAP, MS Excel and other process specific tools.
- Review, validate and update the accounting records, process documents, reporting and ensure those are in compliance.
- Liaise and provide timely updates to all the stakeholders such as Technology LT, FBPs, procurement, OPSCM and PTP teams.
- Perform Balance Sheet reconciliation and initiate follow-up on the open items
- Ensuring correct accounting,
controlling and reporting in SAP at all levels: GL, cost centre and Internal Order; monthly accruals postings. Engage with the Onsite Head Quarters Finance team for monthly cost sign-off by providing explanation for management reporting.
- Adherence to RICC control framework, perform controls attestation. Audit of agencies operating in Head Quarter geography
- Suggest recommendations for development and implement changes to processes and systems which will improve control workplace
Required experience & skills
- Financial educational background such as Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / Post Graduate (MBA) / CA/CWA Finalist / M. Com. B.com etc
- Minimum 3 - 7 years of (post-qualification) work experience within accounting and reporting area, preferably in book closing, finalization and reporting
- Good working knowledge of SAP, and experience in working in cost centre, internal order setup.
- Proactive, Self-motivated and continuously looks for opportunities Excellent analytical and structured working method
- Good communication skills in written and verbal English
- Adapts easily to a dynamic environment and ability to handle phases with high workload and unplanned activities.
- Team player - to achieve results and fosters teamwork.
- Shipping/ Transportation industry experience would be an added advantage but not mandatory.