Analyst - Accounting

Main purpose

This role is responsible for the accounting, reporting and control of the Trading legal entities with primary responsibilities of monthly closing of the books, entity-specific accounting policy, legal entity maintenance, account reconciliation & account structure management. The role will require an in-depth understanding of these entities including their business strategies, associated technical accounting and disclosure requirements.

Key responsibilities

Balance Sheet Review & Control

Provide and support input into the end-to-end control and ownership of legal entity balance sheets for the division supported

Drive the monthly financial close which entails analytical review and sign off of the balance sheet, profit and loss accounts for entities of the specified trading division

Perform the month end close process including but not limited to revenue recognition checks, stock verification and valuation, debtors aging along with provision review, intercompany & related party balance confirmation

Ensure strong control framework by implementing and maintaining effective internal controls

Address ad hoc requests from various stakeholders and counterparts like consolidation, and regional accounting teams

Coordinate with multiple teams on matters relating to intercompany settlements, transfer pricing, legal, compliance

Analyse impact of various journals and processes on trial balance areas.

• •Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual MIS packs, dashboards and KPI reports for management.
• •Ensure timely and accurate month-end close inputs and reconciliation of reports.

Audit

Liaise with external auditors during the group & statutory audits

Coordinate with various functions to provide auditable support & evidence to external auditors

Prepare audit documentations and walkthrough

Change Management

Drive change projects to support any accounting policy changes or new reporting requirements for the legal entities in scope

Challenge the current processes for improvement and constantly review processes for efficiencies

Identify and escalate control gaps, data discrepancies and process improvement opportunities.

Tax Accounting

Oversee accurate tax accounting, monthly tax provisions and tax-related financial reporting across assigned legal entities.

Ensure timely preparation, review and filing of corporate income tax returns and compliance with local tax regulations.

Support Pillar Two reporting, transfer pricing requirements and intercompany tax assessments.

Coordinate with tax advisors, manage tax audits and assessments, and monitor tax payments, filing deadlines and overall tax risks

Required qualifications

• •Minimum 1-3 years experience in Accounting.
• •Chartered Accountant / post-graduation accounting qualification
• •Determined and able to take end-to-end ownership
• •Keen to question and challenge the existing processes with a view of creating reporting efficiencies and improvements
• •Can work with multiple data sets, various systems and Excel
• •Eager to take up fresh challenges and support the team wherever required
• •Comfortable to work with non-accounting teams for regular activities and projects

Attributes for success

• •Strong interpersonal skills
• •Eager to take up fresh challenges and support the team wherever required

Department overview

The Financial Control & Reporting team operates across various APAC and MEA locations, acting as the entity-level financial reviewer, reporting to the Regional Controller. The team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate accounting, reviewed financial statements, compliance with applicable accounting standards, and effective financial controls across all legal entities. This covers both trading and non-trading entities, including financial reporting, reconciliations, P&L and balance sheet oversight, tax accounting, tax compliance, and ensuring accurate tax provisions and disclosures while mitigating financial and tax risks.