Accountant

ROLE OBJECTIVES

The General Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and company policies. This role involves posting accounting transactions in the ERP system, reconciling payroll and intercompany balances, and preparing monthly financial statements and variance analyses. The General Accountant also plays a key role in supporting both internal and external audits and is responsible for maintaining robust MIS reporting processes, updating SOPs, and driving process improvements through automation and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close:

• Post accounting transactions in SAP accurately and in compliance with IFRS
• Prepare monthly financial reports (OPEX, Income Statement, ad hoc reports) with variance analysis.
• Support month-end close, including draft review with finance teams, accruals, and finalization within timelines.
• Perform month-end close procedures, including timely and accurate internal management and Cognos submissions (Budget, Forecasts, 5-Year Plans).
• Report financial figures for month/year to Group Finance
• Prepare FX reasonability analysis and reporting for Group Treasury, ensuring timely explanation of foreign exchange fluctuations and their financial impact.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making
• Support preparation of statutory and local GAAP financial statements.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting
• Experience with month-end close processes, financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Exposure to intercompany accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a multi-entity or global environment.
• Involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and audit support (internal or external)
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools (e.g., Cognos, Power BI, TM1)

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