Consolidation Specialist

GL Control and Audit / Consolidation Specialist

strong background in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger Control

• Oversee and maintain the accuracy of the

  general ledger

  , ensuring all journal entries, reconciliations, and financial transactions are properly recorded.
• Ensure compliance with

  GAAP, IFRS,

  and internal financial policies.
• Monitor GL accounts for discrepancies and collaborate with

  local finance teams across the globe

  to implement corrective actions.

Audit and Compliance

• Coordinate and manage

  internal and external audits

  , ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide responses to auditor queries.
• Implement audit recommendations and corrective measures to mitigate financial risks.
• Ensure adherence to

  financial regulations and industry-specific compliance standards

  .

Financial Consolidation

• Assist in the consolidation of

  financial statements

  for multiple business units and regions.
• Ensure financial data in the

  ERP system aligns with Hyperion

  and resolve discrepancies with relevant offices.
• Manage

  intercompany eliminations and adjustments

  for accurate financial consolidation.
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial reports for

  senior management and external stakeholders

  .

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare

  monthly and quarterly financial reports

  , highlighting key performance metrics, variances, and trends.
• Assist in the development of

  management reporting packs

  for strategic decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis on

  cost structures, revenues, and profitability

  within logistics operations.
• Enhance

  automation of analytical reports

  and support ad hoc reporting needs.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design and implement

  internal financial controls

  to ensure data accuracy and safeguard company assets.
• Conduct regular

  reviews of financial procedures

  to identify and implement process improvements.
• Train and guide

  junior finance staff

  on GL control, financial procedures, and audit compliance.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with

  operations, finance, and IT teams

  to ensure seamless financial reporting and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with

  IT teams

  to align financial systems with business requirements and financial control standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of

  accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS)

  .
• Proficiency in

  Oracle HFM, Microsoft D-365

  , and

  advanced Excel

  .
• Experience with

  financial consolidation software and intercompany eliminations

  .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with

  audit preparation and compliance requirements

  .
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and capable of working

  independently

  .
• Strong

  ethical standards

  and ability to handle

  confidential financial information

  .
• Ability to work

  collaboratively

  across teams and functions.

dynamic, fast-paced environment