General Accounting Executive

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•    Are you GOOD AT working with NUMBERS?
•    Can you INTERPRET the story behind numbers?
•    Are you a TEAM PLAYER with high level of learning agility.
•    Can you TAKE THE CHALLENGE of maintaining financial standards and internal controls?

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compliance of GL entries and transactions with Group and local norms, function allocation rules and standard processes.

• Accounts reconciliation and justification before reviewers, internal and external auditors and internal controllers.

• Closing transactions, program and reporting operated in compliance with closing deadlines and quality level expected.

• Record journal entries to accurately reflect appropriate accrual basis accounting transactions for assigned functions in the correct period including accruals of expenses, accruals of revenue, amortization of prepaid expenses, etc.

• Ensure 100% completion of the balance sheet reconciliation, classifications, and Conduct Balance sheet reviews with Clients to drive and clearing long outstanding balance.

• Responsible in making sure Timely submission of global reports to facilitate group consolidation and management & coordination of Internal and External Audit with Globally nominated Audit partners.

• Ensure accurate financial information needed to complete a timely financial close in accordance with Micheline Statutory and Management reporting requirement.

• Responsible in supporting R2R Leadership for the maintenance and the transactional consistency of the Global Operational Chart of account and Local Chart of account for the different group legal entities.

• Establishes and maintains relationships and networks with all departments and appropriate outside contacts that interact with the department.

• Participate and collaborate with CBS team to resolve Business Partner complaints to find the best solution available.

• Report on monthly productivity KPIs and issues encountered to the management in clear concise manner to improve the process and practices further.

• Engage in Continues process improvement exercises to deliver efficiency targets.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor's Degree specialized in Accounting & Finance, Business Management or equivalent.
• Part qualification in CA (SL) /CIMA (UK)/ ACCA (UK) will be an added advantage.  
• 2 – 3 years of relevant experience at least in one sub function in finance.
• Ability to work in different Shifts (UK/USA) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in ERP system, preferably in SAP (FI, MM) or any other ERP system.
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) and power point presentation.
• Excellent level of verbal and written English communication skills;
• Ability work in a fast -paced environment maintaining accuracy & attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, goal driven and organized.

Michelin Lanka is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Non-discrimination is a non-negotiable cornerstone of Michelin's diversity and inclusion policy.