Accounting Controlship - Sr Advisor

Candidate with 2 to 3 years of experience with strong inter-personal skills and a desire to make a difference and value in the General Accounting function. Ideal candidate should have a focus to support finance functions of various legal entities across the Globe and co-ordinate with different Business units and the Central Finance team. He should have an understating of core Accounting work, should be able to work independently and analyse and resolve the queries from countries. He should be able to communicate effectively and should have the ability to adapt to changing environment and New Systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for managing International & Western Europe Country Accounts and liaison with respective country CFO’s / Accountants to ensure a smooth Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly closing

• Monthly reporting on Accounts, Budgets, Forecasting, Expense Analysis, Intercompany Reconciliations

• Reverting to and following up on International & Western Europe queries

• Ensure that all the International & Western Europe Country Accounting books are closed by WD4 as per Local GAAP & US GAAP

• Take the responsibility to reconcile all the International & Western Europe country accounts with the General Ledger within the Group timelines thereby highlighting and resolving the differences

• Ensure that all International & Western Europe and Western Europe Countries submit various MIS reports, Cash Flows, CFO Certificates and also present the reports to UK counterparts as per Group Specific Timelines

• To support new systems

• Support the team in day to day management of accounts

• Review the objectives with the team to understand the strategies and challenge areas in meeting them

• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships

• Participate in knowledge sharing forums across the organization

• Ensure absolute data integrity and minimize the error related to processing

• Monitor Compliance guidelines in achieving the monthly Targets/Metrics

• Ensure application of controls to overcome loopholes in the processes

• Monitor and achieve the Metrics of the team

Personality: 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and proven interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels whilst working under pressure.

• Understanding of the role of Finance within a large multinational organisation.

• Good financial background with a good understanding of all aspects of finance.

• Good understanding of financial systems e.g. Oracle, etc.

• Ability to handle multiple projects in a changing environment

• Has strong critical thinking and the ability to assess various complex issues and come to quick solutions.

• Excellent analytical skills 

• Appreciation for data integrity, process definition and organizational alignment.

• Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality

• Strong Communication skills, Team player

• Eye for detail and comfort in managing data

• Keen for new experience, responsibility, accountability and professional development

• Ability to adapt to changing environment and New Systems

Knowledge/Experience:

• Graduate or Post Graduate

• Should have Proficiency of MS Office Suite and proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint 

• Ability to work independently without constant supervision, but with ability to communicate issues, delays and exceptions as necessary.

• Building good relationships with offshore teams and influencing individuals

• Previous experience that demonstrates ownership, management and development of end to end process

• Knowledge of US GAAP, working knowledge of Oracle General Ledger system, Blackline Reconciliation System & Business Object Tool like MR3 and ER2 will be an added advantage

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com.