Finance Specialist
The role will play a pivotal role in supporting the Company’s finance function. Within the role, you will work closely with COE Controllership team, responsible for supporting decision-making processes by providing accurate financial information and analysis to various stakeholders. Your expertise in financial reporting will contribute to the financial health and strategic direction of the Company.
- Prepare, create, and post journals and submit for approval.
- Maintain organised and up-to-date records of reconciliation activities, including supporting documentation and evidence.
- Perform Balance Sheet and TB reconciliations assigned by the Senior Team Manager.
- Maintain schedules, account reconciliations and perform accounts analysis as assigned by the Senior Team Manager.
- Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely statutory and consolidated financial statements and disclosures, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements by collaborating across functions.
- Knowledge in a variety of ad hoc technical accounting issues; preparing technical accounting work papers; preparing these for audit and presenting these to management.
- Provide support to Senior Controllership Specialists for all internal and external audit activities through the provision of required documentation, attendance of necessary meetings.
- Collaborate with COE Controllership Senior Team Manager to set daily, weekly, monthly and annual performance targets and KPI’s for the team.
- Ensure appropriate continuous professional development, keeping abreast of all internal, legislative, and industry best practice.
- Ensure appropriate interpretation and implementation of required changes in a timely manner.
- Support all internal and external audit activities through the provision of required documentation when necessary.
- The above accountabilities and responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the jobholder may be required to undertake additional duties that are consistent with the level and grading of the role.
- Graduate of BS Accountancy or any related course (required).
- CPA qualified (required).
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in the field of accounting, finance, or audit (if non CPA) (required).
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the field of accounting, finance, or audit. (if CPA) (required).
- Highly accurate and detail orientated in processes undertaken and work produced (required).
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (required).
- Preparation of management information reports (required).
- Exposure to international working environments (required).
- Knowledgeable in using finance systems (required).
- Proficient in MS Office application (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word) (required).
- Thrive in a small team, but also in a larger group environment (required).
- Ability to work independently without the need for much guidance (required).
- Ability to recognise potential issues and make suitable recommendations to resolve the challenge (required).
- Ability to multitask (required).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment (required).
- Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
- Hybrid working: Employees can work from home up to 40% of the time with 60% of office time built in.
- Paid Time Off (Service incentive leave): Entitled to 30 days leave on an annual basis, and an extra day for your birthday.
- Healthcare and Wellness: Tools and services to help support well-being, including support with mental health and financial education.
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