Financial Accounting & Controlling Analyst

The Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your understanding of Accounting Standards and their impact on Group & Statutory Financial Reporting and closing activities?

If yes, then this Financial Accounting & Controlling Analyst role could be the one you were looking for. Become a part of Reporting & Analysis team and help us transform the way we manage the financials of Downstream business. 
The Downstream & Trading Reporting & Analysis Organization is a team of &>1,000 colleagues providing accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting & analysis.

Within this organization, Financial Accounting and Controlling is a cluster of teams responsible for end to end Group and Statutory financial reporting activities in Europe & South Africa region. 
This position will report to R&A Senior Manager.

R&A FAC Analyst is accountable for assigned process activities (General Leger, Group Reporting, Management Information, Fixed Assets, Statutory and others).  

Responsibilities include:

• Preparation of Group or/and Statutory Financial Statements (together with collection of LSR deliverables and Supplementary info for entities in scope)
• Preparation of supporting analysis, country packs, statistical reporting, review meetings
• Focal point for group projects and IFRS changes impacting entities in scope & lead for technical changes in system and interface to process experts
• Execution of controls within the area of responsibility.  
• Analyze key Balance Sheet accounts 
• Initiate and lead process improvements
  

Requirements: 

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or Professional Qualifications coupled with working experience in accounting, reporting and financial controls.
• Good knowledge of financial accounting requirements (IFRS standards).
• Good analytical skills, systems and process, with the ability to recognize underlying issues and develop appropriate resolutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications especially Excel.
• Experience in handling end to end audit/local statutory reporting is an added advantage. 
• Able to work independently & prioritize 
• Able to identify improvement opportunities and manage change.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Resilient and able to deliver under pressure.

Disclaimer
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