Lead Specialist - AtR

Job Description

Lead Specialist - AtR ATR: Accounting to Reporting Role responsibilities Note: we acknowledge that the role is performed by both female and male colleagues. For simplicity reasons where we will describe “he / him” we of course also refer to “she / her”. The Financial accountant is responsible for accounting and reporting activities, including required analysis thereof, related to the month end and quarter end financial closing processes. He ensures timely closure of Books as per designated timelines identified in FCC (Financial Closing Cockpit). The Financial accountant supports Regional Financial controllers in coordinating with Sub-ledger teams. The Closing processes comprise related activities within the teams of Accounting to reporting, Intercompany accounting & reconciliation, Asset accounting and CFA/Tax departments. Role Content Specifics: Act as point of contact for specific legal entity/Unit covering the following tasks & responsibilities Actuals and Closing: Preparation of ageing report as per company policy Responsible for the month- and quarter-end close Support in FOOP, CAPEX, OPEX and Management reporting & consolidation Monitor accounting processing of FSS in line with DAR Process journals for the financial part of the Enterprise Model (f.e. Tolling, stock-level management) Responsible for Monthly Balance sheet reconciliation analysis and follow-up and clearing open items To distribute accounting period-end timetable according to Name Business /Service Unit policy guidelines. Responsible for updating SAP GR and consolidation sets in SAP GR Reconcile ledgers and sub-ledgers and clear intercompany accounts which are out of balance To obtain approval for accounting period-end timetables according to Name Business /Service Unit approval hierarchy. Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting: Collects budget and forecasting data Data entry of Budget numbers into SAP Management Reporting Crystal Report – for the applicable units as per the FTOM way Internal Control and Auditing Support Regional Finance Team during the audits Ensures compliance with DSM internal control requirements Monitors the internal control framework on monthly basis and follows up on remediation plans Timely submission of Statement of Responsibility in SAP-GRC – control documentation every month Support External Audit process Knowledge: SAP & Accounting Experience : Must be a Commerce graduate or equivalent or more with a minimum of 4 – 7 years’ experience