Financial Accountant

Sitting in Business Services, our Finance team deliver financial results for businesses, drive improved financial performance into the future, and provide key support to our industry teams. Our diverse and multidisciplinary team bring together skills in financial reporting, budget processes, and stakeholder management to review, recommend, and drive process changes for our clients.

Your Role Includes:

• Conducting period-end billing for IHQ & ASPAC, ensuring compliance with existing agreements and contributing to budget and forecast discussions.
• Monitoring financial accounting inboxes to keep a pulse on the financial health and communication.
• Executing bank reconciliations and preparing thorough monthly reconciliations for designated accounts to ensure accuracy and control.
• Participating in external reporting and crafting allocated financial statements to maintain statutory harmony.

Key Accountabilities:

• ASPAC/IHQ Accounting and Billing (35%): Drive the monthly financial narrative for IHQ & ASPAC.
• Period End, Journals & Reconciliations (35%): Proactively manage journal entries and ledger reconciliations, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies.
• Reporting (20%): Assist in crafting superior audit workpapers and statutory accounts that reflect our commitment to detail and accuracy.
• Ad Hoc Projects (10%): Spearhead initiatives, cover for peers, and be an agent of positive transformation in the finance department.
• Engage directly with the esteemed Head of Financial Accounting, the Head of Divisional Finance, and the Director of Financial Accounting, fostering enduring and mutually beneficial relationships.

Experience:

• Proficiency in finance fundamentals and general accounting principles.
• Proven ability to nurture lasting stakeholder relationships.
• Effective communication, adaptability to change, and a laser focus on outcomes.
• Robust analytical skills, with an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Familiarity with SAP
• Advanced skills in Excel highly desirable

How Are You Extraordinary:

• You have a can-do attitude and are always seeking creative solutions to problems with the help of the right technical tools and a supportive team.
• You can quickly build strong relationships and network with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external.
• You are confident using data analytics to synthesise qualitative and quantitative data from a range of sources to uncover impactful insights.

Qualifications:

• A degree on Finance or Accounting.
• You are on the path of achieving professional qualifications (CA/CPA)
• Your journey includes 2-3 years of experience in financial accounting.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

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