Accountant

SES

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

AccountantROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe incumbent is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the general ledgers for the companies assigned to them. This includes performance of financial analysis, application of any local regulations, and compliance with SES’s policies and procedures for those companies.S/he is able to fully close a smaller entity and delivers a significant contribution into the closing of more significant entities. The incumbent’s work is reviewed by a Team Leader, Accounting Operations.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

Completeness and documentation of financial records

Ensure accuracy of the general ledgers for all assigned entities, including understanding revenue recognition, income taxes, etc. prepared by other departments
Record manual journal entries, with appropriate supporting documentation
Prepare or obtain account reconciliations so that all balance sheet positions are supported on a monthly basis
Compliance of the financial records with SES policies and procedures

Respect strict closing deadlines, including daily processing of bank transactions
Ensure intercompany transactions are properly recorded and reconciled
Complete central reporting package to allow timely consolidation of SES’s results
Fulfilment of regulatory obligations associated with each entity

Prepare annual statutory financial statements on a legal entity basis, and prepare any other tax filings (excluding income taxes) or other reporting obligations
Ensure compliance with intercompany recharging mechanisms, required profit margins, and the like
Financial analysis over the entity, or subgroups of entities

On a regular basis, prepare a formal review of the assigned companies’ results, including analysis of variances to prior, budget, and forecast, and proof of compliance with intercompany recharging mechanisms and required profit margins
Support monthly reviews of results for aggregated groups of companies by the local accounting manager
Oversight over external accounting service providers (if required)

Review monthly reports from external providers, ensuring accuracy, including correct use of SES’s standard chart of accounts and cost centres
Maintain reconciliation between IFRS consolidation ledger and local ledger (in SAP), as well as between local ledger (in SAP) and local ledger (in external provider’s system)

COMPETENCIES

Excellent analytical skills and detail-focused
Proven problem assessment and solving skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Ability to plan own time carefully and to prioritise with limited supervision
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in an international business environment

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Chartered Accountant
Up to five years operational experience in a similar role, preferably in an international organisation
SAP experience a significant advantage

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