PURPOSE
The Analyst Accounting Operations is responsible for delivering efficient and effective end-to-end accounting services for the area of responsibility in line with the Service Level Agreement. He/she ensures the overall integrity of the sub-ledgers for the area of responsibility in compliance with departmental and accounting policies and procedures. The role resolves all ensuing issues in a timely manner. nThe role maybe responsible for some administrative tasks relating to areas beyond finance which require completion as they impact the finance function.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process information in a complete and accurate manner in accordance to SLAs;- Reconcile the ledger for the area of responsibilityand provide details of any action to be taken and subsequent action plans; - Resolve queries liasing with the appropriate internal/external contacts and escalate to line manager when necessary;- Run control statements and report to the line management as required;- Provide information for internal and external audit as directed by line management and ensure completeness and accuracy of all such information;- Ensure adherence to the group accounting policies internal control guidelines and Business Process Blue Prints ;- Identify organisational and process efficiency improvements;- Implement specific department project and process improvement tasks.
- Process information in a complete and accurate manner in accordance to SLAs;- Reconcile the ledger for the area of responsibilityand provide details of any action to be taken and subsequent action plans; - Resolve queries liasing with the appropriate internal/external contacts and escalate to line manager when necessary;- Run control statements and report to the line management as required;- Provide information for internal and external audit as directed by line management and ensure completeness and accuracy of all such information;- Ensure adherence to the group accounting policies internal control guidelines and Business Process Blue Prints ;- Identify organisational and process efficiency improvements;- Implement specific department project and process improvement tasks.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience of working in a Shared Service Centre is preferred;- 1-2 years experience in the specific area of responsibility;- 2-3 years work experience in an accounting environment preferably within a medium size company with a matrix business structure;- Previous experience in audit activities is an advantage;
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Analytical capabilities; - Ability to multi-task to stand up to pressure and meet tight deadlines; - Demonstrate the ability to use judgement discretion and professional integrity;- Good communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external customers at all levels;- Proficiency in spoken and written English; other languages are beneficial- Ability to apply processes and procedures for the area of responsibility;- Understanding of basic accounting principles;- Demonstrate PC proficiency (MS Excel Word Power Point); - Working knowledge of Oracle SUN (or equivalent financial systems) Hyperion reporting system is desirable
PROFESSION COMPETENCIES
- Attention to Detail
- Financial Acumen
- Info Gathering&Processing
- Quality Control
- Reporting
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Adhering to Principles & Values
- Communication
- Creating & Innovating
- Customer Focus
- Impact & Influence
- Leading Execution
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
- University Degree in Accounting or equivalent or Higher College education in Business studies