The Role
The role sits within Finance Group Shared Services and is responsible for Record-to-Report (R2R) operations for the Adjusting business portfolio including preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet ownership and general finance accounting tasks. The incumbent will be expected to support and work closely with the APAC Head of reporting as well as with the APAC Business Partnering team.Key ResponsibilitiesBecome the financial point of contact for the Australia entity assigned in R2R team under APAC region.Perform comprehensive, timely and robust month end close and financials, delivering accurate and meaningful numbers and reporting these to the Group for consolidation.Perform quality monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Ensuring reconciliation is conducted in a robust and timely manner, that old balances are investigated, followed up and resolved and that the output stands up to scrutiny from external auditors.Responsible for performing inter-company account reconciliations and revaluations.Carry out multi-currency bank reconciliations and calculate any revaluations.Review capital expenditure monthly, calculating the depreciation charge.Perform all tax related accounting activities including producing the quarterly GST/SST/VAT returns, statutory reporting (GAAP and IFRS) and liaising with tax agents in providing information to produce and file company corporation tax return, ensuring returns are submitted to authorities by the deadlines stipulated.Responsible for the year end process on the preparation of the annual statutory accounts for the assigned APAC legal entities in the R2R portfolio. Become the point of contact to coordinate with the Auditors, manage the audit cycle, ensure that audit queries are resolved promptly and Statutory Accounts are signed on time.Identify opportunities for efficiency and streamlining. To support standardization initiatives rolled out by the group and ensure policies and new processes are implemented successfully in the entity.Improve and document process design for R2R activities.Assisting the implementation of internal controls in compliance with company policy.Demonstrate and champion Charles Taylor Values by ensuring Agility, Integrity, Care, Accountability, and Collaboration.Ad Hoc duties: Your key accountabilities will include such other duties and tasks as allocated, at the discretion of management, and that are within your capabilities and the scope of your role.Technical Skills and ExperienceSemi-Qualified / Qualified Accountant with 4 years minimum commercial accounting experience preferably in a multinational company.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.Strong accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, a pro-active mindset, and resilient nature.Possess excellent organisational and time management skills. Must be able to work independently and have a keen willingness to learn.Mature and positive team player with the ability to multitask, is accurate and diligent in work produced, and able to prioritise work under tight schedules in meeting deadlines.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with excellent spoken and written English that enable effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders from different levels and a wide variety of cultural backgrounds.Broad experience in accounting and familiar and up to date with accounting principles including IFRS from a large multinational company.Knowledge and experience in preparing and managing tax filings. Having handled Australian taxes is an added bonus.Experience with SUN & Cognos Controller system would be useful but not essential.#J-18808-Ljbffr