GL & Reporting Accountant

The General Ledger & Reporting Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, fixed asset management, balance sheet integrity, and audit support. The role plays a critical part in the month-end closing process & financial control environment

Month-End Closing & Financial Reporting

• Execute accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in accordance with Local and group reporting calendars.

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management

• Perform daily bank statement uploads into SAP.

• Prepare and complete monthly bank reconciliations accurately and within reporting deadlines.

Fixed Assets & CAPEX Management

• Manage monthly capitalization and depreciation processes for CAPEX.

• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and supporting documentation.

• Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and accounting standards.

Balance Sheet Review & Account Reconciliation

• Prepare reconciliations and analysis for assigned balance sheet accounts.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve aged outstanding balances.

• Ensure all reconciliations are completed according to closing calendar deadlines.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance balance sheet integrity and financial controls.

Audit Management

• Support interim and year-end financial statement audits.

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.

• Ensure audit readiness throughout the year through proper documentation and reconciliation practices.

Finance Projects & Internal Controls

• Participate in finance transformation and automation projects.

• Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal control frameworks.

• Conduct risk assessments and support control testing activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 1-4 years of experience in General Ledger, Financial Reporting, or Record-to-Report (R2R) accounting.

• Experience in FMCG organizations is preferred.

• Hands-on experience with fixed assets accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.

• Advanced SAP ERP experience, preferably in FI and Asset Accounting modules.

• Strong Excel skills

• Understanding of internal controls and risk management frameworks.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.