Job Details

Skills And Tools:

• English
• Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• IFRS
• Balance Sheet
• Financing
• Communication
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job Exerpt

Accounting Controller

Job Description

Taking co-responsibility with the Business Partner(s) (BP) over the integrity of financial and management reporting, and work to proactively advise the BP on the impact of accounting standards on different business scenarios. Interacting closely with the business to proactively advise on accounting requirements for business events in order to drive better business decisions by making early determinations on the impact of accounting guidance. Proactively identifying risks to the financial processes, and works with stakeholders inside and outside of Finance to address identified risks and financial process issues. Determining accounting treatment for events and transactions of a complex, unique, and/or judgmental accounting nature, as well as to apply new/revised accounting policies in consultation with Technical Accounting and Oversight (TA&O). Required to review the trial balance (TB) and closing topics (Pre-MEC(“Preliminary Month-End Closure”)) in the monthly process, and lead the risk based Financial Reporting Review (FRR). Proactively monitoring the Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Month-End Closure Process and Finance and Internal Control audits. This includes working across finance and nonfinance teams to address and close issues timely, review account documentation, and ensure reporting timelines are met. As being the main point of contact for the business over the RTR processes, responsible to collaborate with the BP to ensure business requirements are captured and that stakeholders are updated on the status of KPIs and on resolution of accounting and process issues. Leading resolution of RTR issues, and will coordinate both RTR (AS, Global Hub, other AccOps pillars and Infosys) and with non-RTR counterparts (e.g. BP, Supply Chain, Purchasing, HR, etc.) to drive resolution of issues and to build stronger processes.

Job Requirements

Bachelors degree in a Finance and Accounting orientated study, MBA is a strong asset. Accounting formal education, superior level degree (RA, RC, CPA) Minimum 5 years of related experience. Developed communication skills, (Written and Oral) Strong and formal IFRS knowledge Fluent in English addition to local language, Experience in MENA region is a strong asset. Strong Excel skills and SAP knowledge preferred Strong knowledge of internal control processes and systems Preferably having audit or consulting experience from “Big 4” firms.