Management Trainee

Responsibilities

· Ensure period end close activities are performed according to agreed close schedules and that accounting policies are in compliance with GAAP

· Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly Blackline reconciliations and Fluxes, ensure the delivery as per decided deadlines

· Act as point of escalation to resolve accounting and reconciliations related issues in a timely manner and ensure all queries are dealt with correctly and efficiently

· Review and analyse the team’s output for appropriate accounting treatment, completeness and accuracy related to general accounting

· Work closely with accounts payable and receivable departments to understand bank transactions and ensure they are processed and accounted for in appropriate categories to reduce open items

· Promote continuous improvement through best practices, and recommend and implement process improvement initiatives to drive efficiencies

· Manage customer relations to ensure all disputes and inquiries are handled and resolved within the terms of the SLA’s

· Ensure for timely update of SOP’s

Qualifications we seek in you!
Minimum Qualifications
· Knowledge & understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, tax reporting, International Financial Reporting Standards with a minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role preferably in BPM / services organization

· Accounting qualification (ACA, CPA, or equivalent) or MBA Finance or M.com

· Demonstrate thorough knowledge of accounting principles, systems and procedures

· Proficient in English to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

· Ability to interact with leadership, key stakeholders, employees and clients in a professional manner

· Proficiency in SAP (preferred), MS Excel and Word

· Prior experience in managing teams in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

· Lean / Six sigma exposure, or equivalent, an asset

Ability to work in the pressure environment

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills
· Strong problem solving, documentation & reporting, research & resolution, data analysis and multi-tasking skills

· Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet required deadlines

· Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and with external customers

· Analytical with strong attention to detail

· Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams – to build and drive team capability

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

· Customer service focus

· Commercially Savvy

· Ability to influence multiple internal stakeholders

· Ability to find value added solutions for customers

· Excellent multi-tasking capabilities

· Ability to work in an ambiguous and virtual environment.