Job PurposeJob Purpose is to ensure an end-to-end responsibility for fixed Assets and monthly Bison submission for the assigned business/legal entity. The role is also responsible for preparing complete and accurate periodic and annual financial reports for both statutory and management purposes, in adherence to laid down policies, IFRS and finance manual.Key ResponsibilitiesFixed Asset
Manage the fixed asset register and update with additions, disposals, and transfer.
Monthly reconciliation of fixed asset master records to General Ledger for Statutory and Tax purposes
Manage asset capitalization process for including retention of adequate supporting documentation for assets capitalized
Monthly review of assets under construction
Review of asset integrity report
Prepare timely submission of monthly depreciation schedules and execute run on ERP
Manage asset disposal process
Ensure compliance to Fixed asset Standard Operational Procedures
Facilitate Fixed asset cut-over at month/year –end
Manage the asset verification process in line with SOP
Coordinate annual impairment testing for fixed assets
Bison Reports
Ensure monthly Flash sales submission in Bison per corporate the timeline
Ensure monthly Actual numbers submission in Bison per corporate timeline
Respond to Bison query on actual numbers submitted
Prepares reconciliations between BISON reports and JDE general ledger numbers and ensures variances identified are corrected
Financial Reporting and Audit
Prepares financial statements under IFRS for assigned GSK reporting entities
Ensures that financial data are timely and correctly entered into the system by conducting a monthly trial balance (TB) review; and communicating / implementing feedback and action from relevant process owners
Takes responsibility for the annual external audit process from inception to conclusion by managing the audit team, ensuring all schedules are obtained and shared after reconciling them to the TB
Coordinates the posting of statutory audit adjustments and ensures the General Ledger balances agrees with the Financial Statement
Coordinate Finance month end closure activities whilst ensuring adherence with specified timelines
General Ledger & Master Data Maintenance
Annual review of cost center and cost object data in JDE
Review unposted batches
Posting, archiving and retention of all manual journals
Responsible for master data maintenance (creation and changes)- Customer, Vendor, Price
Archiving and retention of all master data documentation and sign off
Balance Sheet Reconciliation Coordinator
Prepare and communicate balance sheet review movement Schedule
Review adequacy of supporting documentation in accordance with balance sheet reconciliation policy
Ensure the reconciliations are saved in the correct formats
Track and follow up on reconciliations to ensure 100% completion and approval
Schedule and organize BSR meetings
Take minutes and follow up on actions
Payroll Accounting and Reconciliation
Timely posting of monthly payroll journal
Prepare amortization schedules/listing for employee related accounts, inclusive of employee receivables management
Other Reports
Monthly Balance sheet reconciliation to sub-Ledger
Monthly reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts
Support partnering team with manual journal posting
Update and maintenance of SOPs relating to role
Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required*
Educational Background List any academic or practical education that must be obtained to be qualified to perform this role.
Minimum Level of Education*
Bachelors’ degree in a business-related field
Qualified CPA/ACCA/ACA
In-depth knowledge of accounting is required
Role requires high standard of professionalism in the accounting space
Job-Related ExperienceMinimum Level Of Job-Related Experience Required
JD-Edward or other related software as may be used at the time
Understanding of IFRS
Microsoft Office Suite
Why is this Level of Experience Required?
Maintains general ledgers
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing balance sheet account reconciliations
Other Job-Related Skills/Background
List any licenses, certificates, registrations, or any relevant job skill or abilities not covered in Educational Background or Job-Related Experience sections above that are required for the job.
Maintaining strict level of confidentiality with information concerning employees, customer and treasury financial records
Able to communicate effectively with commercial teams via verbal and written channels
Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality output
Able to develop self and displayed leadership traits in issue resolution across functions
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