Senior Analyst - Accounting

The Senior Analyst - Accounting supports the financial reporting and consolidation of the Kraft Heinz Companies inAustralia and New Zealand From GCC, most notably in the end of month, quarter and year-end financial close activities,with a mandate in delivering accurate and timely financials within stringent timelines. It plays an integral part in supporting the annual statutory audit in partnership with our external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The role requires business partnering to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. It requires problem solving, attention to detail and the ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks. A natural communicator, the senior analyst should be able to communicate effectively at all levels and to translate accounting topics to non-accounting personnel. Key Position Responsibilities (The duties that must be performed on a regular basis to accomplish the result): Key Expected Position Results/Outcomes: Custodian of the financial statements and reports, and collaborative partner with the broader business, in providing accounting advisory and assurance support in accounting in accordance with group policies. Partnering with the business and external auditors in completing the annual statutory audit and accounts in a timely manner with regulatory lodgements made within the respective regulatory deadlines. Preparation, review and/or analysis of monthly actuals, which may include (but not limited to) Profit & Loss analysis, leases and Supply Chain Finance accounting and balance sheet flux and/or commentaries. Timely and accurate financial reporting to internal (WHQ, EPDM zone, local management) and external teams. Support the extended Global Capability Center team (GCC) in all matters relating to financial accounting including (and not limited to) balance sheet reconciliations and resolving issues. Be the conduit between GCC and the broader business. Initiate and be a value-add partner in process, systems and digitization improvement projects. Complete and submit local regulatory reporting including Bureau of Statistics Surveys. Ad hoc assignment as required. Reporting submissions are done timely and in line with group s policies and US GAAP requirements. Review of Balance Sheet Reconciliations in accordance with KHC Financial Policy. Timely lodgement of the annual Statutory Accounts to regulatory timelines in Australia and New Zealand respectively. Identification and mitigation of risks for Management s attention. Initiative digital enablers and implement finance transformation processes within financial control activities. Adhere to all company financial policies and procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Financial statements are prepared in accordance with company policies and GAAP. Completion of month-end processes and production of key internal financial statements including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow. Timely and accurate results presented to Management to assist in the conclusion of the monthly results. Liaise with internal and external customers to resolve queries/issues as necessary. All issues/reconciliations are cleared in a timely basis; Ensure accurate accounting guidance is provided when required. Periodically assist with independent testing for Timely completion of testing. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) certification. Skills, Qualifications and Experience (requirements to perform position responsibilities and achieve results/outcomes) Qualifications (eg. Tertiary Studies, Accreditations, Professional Memberships) Mandatory Desired Undergraduate degree with a major in Accounting or Finance. Qualified accountant (e.g., CA,CPA, CIA or equivalent) Experience (e.g. Background, Previous Roles, Industries) Mandatory Desired Minimum 5 years working experience in the accounting areas. Exposure to working in a large corporate or professional accounting environment. Has strong attention to detail and demonstrates ability to think logically. Ability to effectively communicate with the appropriate levels of management in both oral and written form. Communication style is clear, precise and logical. Ability to perform under pressure to ensure that tight deadlines are met; ability to work with other individuals within the organization to obtain information to ensure deadlines are achieved. A Team Player demonstrating aptitude for collaboration and ability to develop and foster good working relationships with other departments. Self-motivated, able to plan and manage own resources to accomplish set tasks. Technical Knowledge (Systems, Databases) Mandatory Desired Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook. Major ERP system exposure such BPCS/SAP. Preferred Knowledge of accounting standards and principles. Knowledge of US accounting standards and principles. Organizational relationships/interactions with other employees / departments / organisations List titles of individuals, departments and organisations, which the position holder has to interact with on a regular basis. What would be the nature or purpose of these interactions Senior and Middle Management (across all functions and sites including factories working with GCC Information sourcing; addressing queries. Tax Department Ensure that the Tax Department is provided with accurate information in a timely manner; ad hoc information requests. Treasury Department Ensure that the Treasury Department is supported with accurate information in a timely manner. WHQ Corporate Accounting Resolving reporting issues; explaining variances; ad hoc information requests. WHQ Corporate Audit Department Provide information pertaining to CAD audits; timely and accurate completion of any Agreed Actions resulting from identified audit issues. PricewaterhouseCoopers (External Auditors) - Managers, Seniors and Staff Auditors Provide information pertaining to quarterly reviews, year-end financial audit, statutory accounts preparation, SOx testing etc. Supervisory Levels: Which role/s would report to this position holderDoes this Position also report to another Manageri.e. dotted line Team: Tick Relevant Box: Number of Direct Reports: Is this position a Team MemberSME Position No N/A Does this position Lead a TeamNo NIL Decision Making Accountability: Decisions Expected Recommendations Expected Task prioritization Deadlines are met with consideration of others where they are involved (e.g. providing information, upper-level review etc); Clear communication to appropriate level of Management of issues and/or potential delays Appropriate follow up with others to meet deadlines. Transactions are in compliance with accounting standards and policies Correct treatment of transactions in accordance with Heinz policies and GAAP Appropriate and timely escalation of issues if not resolved Streamlining of processes. Provision of relevant and accurate information Accuracy and relevance of information provided to others Appropriate, accurate and relevant information to support balance sheet reconciliations. Degree of Change: Tick the one predominant type of change required in this position Comments Minor Changes Enhance/Modify Existing Adapt or enhance quality or value in existing methods: make better as part of the day-today activities Improvements Change significantly by enhancing entire existing processes, systems or products Dimensions: Indicate the significant numerical data which is applicable to the position.