MISSION
'The role is responsible for supporting the execution of general accounting processes within the organization. This involves assisting in various activities, including maintaining specific sections of the chart of accounts, preparing journal entries and allocations, and handling accounts payable and receivable. Further, the role entails assisting in the processing and reconciliation of intercompany transactions, performing general ledger reconciliations, and supporting the period end close processes. Finally, the role requires providing support in creating accounting reports for internal and external stakeholders, and staying updated on the latest accounting software and tools which could improve efficiency in accounting processes.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supports the execution of general accounting processes according to established policies and procedures to maintain consistency, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards;
2. Assists with the maintenance of specific sections of the chart of accounts in the organization's accounting system, applying defined categorization and organization of financial data to enable accurate financial reporting and analysis;
3. Supports in preparing journal entries and allocations, and ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded in the company's accounting system;
4. Assists in handling Accounts Payable (AP), including invoice processing, payment scheduling and processing, maintaining vendor relations and allocating costs to appropriate accounts and cost centers;
5. Assists in handling Accounts Receivable (AR), including invoice customer processing, payment collection, maintaining customer relations and up-to-date records of AR transactions;
6. Assists in the processing and reconciliation of intercompany transactions in accordance with established guidelines and ensuring consistency across all entities;
7. Assists in reconciliations of assigned general ledger accounts, including the identification of discrepancies and errors in financial data to be addressed;
8. Supports the period end close processes by gathering and verifying financial information;
9. Provides support in the creation of accounting reports / schedules for internal audiences and / or external audiences, including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting;
10. Keeps informed on and reports the latest accounting software and tools which could improve efficiency.
GENERAL SKILLS
Collaboration & Partnership Communication & Impact Problem Solving & Decision Making Leading People Planning & Managing Priorities Big Picture & Vision Customer Orientation
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Professional Accounting Standards - Intermediate Knowledge & Application Transactional Accounting & Closing Processes - Intermediate Knowledge & Application Financial Systems & Technology - Foundational Knowledge
BUDGET / PEOPLE RESONSIBILITIES