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Consultant - Finance and Accounts

  • Full Time
  •  On-Site -
  • 6 months
  • Project posted on: 8/05/2023

Consultant - Finance and Accounts

  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Budgeting

On-Site -

Full Time

6 months

 8/05/2023

Assignment Details

• Lead onshore/offshore payroll accounting team by performing core accounting leadership tasks such as Journal reviews and balance sheet reconciliation reviews, other SOX compliance reviews
• Engage with onshore/offshore team members by monitoring operational performance and results
• Training offshore/onshore Analysts for performing core accounting tasks such as Journal preparation (clearings, manual journals etc.) and balance sheet reconciliation preparation
• Ensure that Payroll accounting operations comply with data governance and quality control principles
- Assisting with internal & external audits of payroll reconciliations and processes
- SOX compliance reviews
• Delivering continuous improvement projects independently or with other stakeholders depending on the complexity of the project
• Ability to manage time independently as part of a global workforce with flexibility to work in shifts as required
• Provide technical and process guidance activities to stakeholders
• Review, discuss, and submit root cause analysis reports to identify corrective actions for any process gaps identified during internal checks
• Support Payroll accounting analysts by training, knowledge building and other relevant support as and when required to enable their ability to perform defined process tasks
• Review of updated DTP (Desktop procedures) and timely submissions for annual review and approvals
• Participate in meetings with external vendors, and stakeholders and help to resolve issues and improve processes

Skills Required

- Tertiary accounting qualification (e.g., Diploma, bachelor’s degree) or higher education (CPA, CA, ICWA, Masters’ degree etc.) with overall experience of 8-12 years
- 2-3 years of Payroll or Payroll accounting experience
- Accounting team experience (e.g., reviewing journals and balance sheet reconciliations)
- Knowledge of SOX control environment and terms
- Lean/Six Sigma certifications will be added advantage
- Analytical/attention to detail
- Knowledge of and/or experience in root cause analysis tools and reporting with a problem-solving attitude
- Flexibility to work in a multi-time-zone environment
- Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills

About the Client

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Industry

Professional services - Finance & Accounting

Minimum Experience:

8+ years

Additional Skills:

  • SOX Compliance
  • Accounts Payables
  • Risk & Compliance
  • F&A Operations
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Payroll accounting
  • Payroll Process
  • Payroll Management
  • Accounting
  • Finance & Accounts
  • Provisions
  • Receivables
  • Accounts Receivables Management

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