Assistant Financial Controller

Job Description

Maintain general accounting systems, policies, and procedures to ensure that proper information is reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. As a member of the finance division, you will assist in accounting functions which may include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and inter-company transactions. Maintain the general ledger to include the preparation of journal entries, analysis, reconciliation and reporting. Maintain and implement general accounting systems. Conduct account reconciliation periodically, ledger close activities, and provide accurate financial data to support management in decision making. Develop and prepare financial reports including profit and loss, income and balance sheet statements. Review and analyze inter-company transactions. Ensure all journal entries comply with internal and external audit specifications. Participate in the ongoing development and maintenance of internal procedures and processes. May participate in special projects. Duties and tasks are standard with some variation. Completes own role largely independently within defined policies and procedures. Strong analytical, prioritization and communication skills in partnering with other internal groups and management. Familiarity with Excel spreadsheets is essential. Familiarity with Oracle Financials is essential. 2 years accounting experience and BA/BS degree in Accounting or equivalent. Some positions need you to be bilingual in English and Spanish or Portuguese. Career Level - IC2 Career Level - IC2 Role: Assistant Financial Controller The Assistant Financial Controller is responsible for managing the financial accounting, Statutory audit, Internal audit, Management reporting and Compliance requirements of the legal entity. Responsible for the preparation of financial related information required by government and regulatory agencies for statutory/external financial reporting. Performing the financial reporting of legal entities results (monthly, quarterly, annually) in accordance with US GAAP Local GAAP Performing the analysis and interpretation of financial results, to assess risk, if any, to Oracle operations and propose mitigation plans To work in cross-functional relationships with Oracle s Finance, Sales, Legal, Human Resources, Tax and Treasury organizations. Ensures that financial information and statements reflect the "true and fair view" of the legal entity, for US GAAP consolidated reporting, and statutory reporting. Implement best practice system processes and controls for the Corporation and legal entities to comply with all internal and external financial reporting obligations and to manage and minimize risk. Participate in Global Regional strategic initiatives that optimize and enhance the operations of the Chief Accounting Officer organization. Qualification and Experience The candidate should be a Chartered Accountant / Cost and Management Accountant, 1 to 2 Years of Post Qualification Experience. Good knowledge on Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards. Good knowledge on Corporate and Taxation Laws. Working knowledge in ERP environment. Experience on any of the Data Analytics Tool will be an added advantage. Values diverse thinking and seeks to understand different perspectives. Articulates clear and concise messages in a logical and descriptive manner