The Senior Associate of LE and GL Accounting will support the financial reporting and accounting functions related to legal entities and general ledger activities. This role is critical in supporting compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. The Senior Associate will be a part of a team of accounting professionals, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the organization’s financial objectives; mainly focusing on the Record-to-Report and Source-to-Pay functions.
Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go
Leadership and Team Management:
- Key team player and support a team of accounting professionals in LE and GL accounting.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
Accounting Activities:
- Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly, including accounts as intercompany.
- Manage the Entity Setups, Organization Structure and Chart of Accounts.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, as well as internal reporting packages.
- Support the month-end, quarterly-end, year-end closing processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Analysis of financial data as ratios, variations, trends, etc to prepare financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in general ledger accounting or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards (SFRS or IFRS).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Excel, PowerApps), Data Analytics tools, and ERP systems (preferably SAP).
- Ability to communicate fluently and effectively with Stakeholders, Finance teams across the firm, and both on‑shore and off‑shore teams we interact with.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross‑functional and multicultural teams.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering high‑quality work.
- Required:
- Maintains an in-depth understanding of both US and international accounting principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in English.
- Ability to liaise with US, Americas and Global based roles.
- Provide support and guidance to team members as needed.
What We Look For:
- A dynamic individual who is ready to think out of box to come up with solutions to drive the operations more efficiently and support at strategic level to help grow the overall alliance business.
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If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
