Key Responsibilities:

1. General Ledger (GL) Management

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in collaboration with FSS and local finance managers.
• Maintain chart of accounts and work with Finance Directors and Finance managers to progress towards complete harmonisation.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Ensure integrity of financial systems and processes, including ERP maintenance and improvement.
• Create, update and perform training of relevant members of the global finance community.

2. Inventory to COGS

• Secure timely update of standard cost prices across all Sales Territories
• Coordinate update of cost princes with finance managers in factories
• Support inventory valuation, COGS accuracy, and inventory audits.
• Perform and own calculation of internal profits on global inventories
• Perform and own calculation of indirect production costs on global inventories (IAS 2)

3. Analysis

• Analyse actual performance vs. budget/forecast and provide actionable insights on select areas.

4. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants and financial analysts.
• Establish clear goals, performance metrics, and development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.