Written by Maud on 2009-11-17
Our client, an international food service supply chain company, is currently seeking an Financial Accountant. You would be primarily managing the overall financial accounting activities for the Business Unit's.The other job responsibilities would include Managing a team of accounting staff to perform all accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash and banking, inventory, fixed assets and credit control activities Monitoring the timing of invoice preparation Monitoring overdues and collections efforts Ensuring that stock accounting is performed according to accounting requirements Coordinating and managing the month end closing process from a financeaccounting aspect, including review and closing of accounts, building controls to ensure that revenues and expenses are captured accurately and in the correct accounting periods, review and control of monthly accruals and prepayments Continually drive forward improvements in the month end closing schedule Being responsible for ensuring that all inter-company transactions are handled appropriately, including meeting regularly with counterparties Finalising the month end entries prior to the preparation of Financial Management reports by the Business Unit Controllers Managing the reconciliation of sub-ledger and balance sheet accounts Providing technical expertise on accounting issues relating to the specific Business Unit Managing day to day accounting functions of the division Liaising with external auditors and being responsible for audit Preparation of financial statements as per IFRS for queries responsible legal entities Any other tasks as assigned by DOF.