Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Financial Accountant Role - Siemens Position Summary The assistant financial accountant will be the primary contact for the Month End closing process ensuring the timely delivery of month end financial reports to headquarters through the various reporting streams. During the month requirements are to be met by liaising with all relevant stakeholders to insure proper accounting and controlling of accruals, bank reconciliation, recharges to other group companies, bi-monthly VAT returns, foreign exchange deals, CSO reporting and other ad-hoc reporting as required. This role requires both individual contribution and working as part the Finance team to provide accurate & efficient financial reporting to all stakeholders. Responsibilities Primary contact for month end consolidated financial statements to ensure timely closing of SAP and subsequent delivery of monthly reports liaising with other Finance team members and shared services. Accrual preparation and execution. Bank reconciliations Recharges to other group companies Preparation of Bi-monthly VAT return Propose, execute, monitor and control foreign exchange deals and reporting. Submission of the CSO reporting requirements Participate on lean and productivity initiatives/projects as required within the Finance Team and other functions. Liaising with external and internal auditors and providing all necessary information and support Requirements Part qualified ACCA / CIMA Ability to exceed internal customer expectations on delivery of information and financial support to achieve business goals Capability to progress ongoing lean initiatives and continuous improvement processes Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to actively participate in team meetings in a structured and efficient manner Strong working knowledge of Excel Experience with SAP an advantage Study package available after probationary period