Financial Accountant

Satellite Office

Philippines

3-5 Years

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Primary Purpose Of Role

The Financial Accountant is responsible for:

Ensure an accurate and timely month end close, through processing of month-end entries in the General Ledger.
Monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Monitoring inventory discrepancies processed at store and warehouse level, and providing commentary around the monthly balance movement.
Business partnering with Merchandise, Procurement and Supply Chain departments to ensure accurate inventory data and provide commentary on inventory movements.
Involvement and support with business transformation projects as Finance Representative, to provide input on financial impact of new business processes implemented.

Key Skills Qualifications & Experience

Prerequisite Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Solutions-focused and continuous improvement mindset
Highly motivated, well organised and a proactive approach

Education/Qualifications/Memberships:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Qualified Accountants (e.g. CA, CPA, or equivalent)

Preferred Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience within the financial reporting or auditing space
Experience in a retail (or multi-site) or FMCG environment would be beneficial
Strong demonstration of collaboration
Infor/MS experience is an advantage

Key Result Areas and ResponsibilitiesB. AuditingC. Business analysis

Financial Accounting
Summarising and reporting on monthly/annual financial position to internal stakeholders, regulators and tax collection entities.
Analysing variances and providing commentary on significant $ swings in the financial statements.
Ensure selected balance sheet reconciliations are performed in a timely manner and that all reconciling items are addressed within 1 month end cycle.
Liaising with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team to understand movement in Creditor and Debtor accounts.
Liaising with Procurement, Logistics and Inventory team to understand movement in Inventory and associated on-cost accounts.
Preparation of year-end calculations as part of statutory requirements, including liaising with external auditors and attending to relevant audit requests.
Collaborate with the Commercial team to monitor budgets and forecasts for business cost centres.
Establish and maintain effective internal controls within the financial accounting function. Identify and mitigate financial risks, implement best practices, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Other ad hoc duties as required.
Ensuring financial records are a fair and accurate representation of the transactions they claim to represent.
Identifying process improvements and implementing changes to increase efficiency.
Identifying and articulating the need for change and facilitating those changes that will be most beneficial to the Company's stakeholders.
Ability to analyse financial data and provide valuable insights to support decision-making.
Continuously monitor and consider internal controls and seek out ways to improve processes.
Work with others in the Finance team and selected cost centre owners/Department Heads on financials – monthly review of results, opportunities for improvements (e.g. cost reductions).

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