Job description:
- Primary responsibility is to work in a specialist area of the Financial Services area with a focus on processing Record to Report transactions
- Ensure delivery of operational performance within GCC / Zones against agreed SLA’s & KPI’s and complete adherence to SOX/MICS and audit compliances
- Partner with teams to identify improvements in efficiency, productivity & utilization across the zones and driving the improvements where required
- KEY TASKS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Reporting responsibility:
This role has full responsibility on the Financial statements & making sure reconciliations & Journals are compliant with the policy requirements. He/she has to be in contact with respective stakeholders to drive resolution of the open transactions.
- Monthly and quarterly tasks:
- Technical/functional knowledge in Accounting and reporting process area.
- Communicates accounting practices to customers with no financial background
- Trains others and/or developing process knowledge
- Provides position level support of all assigned processes, i.e. monthly financial close, account reconciliation, journal entries and related documentation, balance sheet account reconciliation.
- Overall understanding of how processes within Financial Reporting area influences system feeds and final reports.
- Integration of new demand or approved solutions into existing process
- Interpret and highlight areas requiring enforcement of compliance
- Knowledge of Finance and Accounting policies and procedures preferred
- Establish and maintain standards and controls
- Policy enforcement and interpretation
- Maintain financial standards and controls.
- Provides documentation for SOX testing
- Participation in requirements of excellence program
- Proven presentation skills
- Apply PDCA methods
- High sense of urgency and ability to work independently
- Problem solving skills and decision making techniques
- Solves issues raised by SWAT and Contact Center
- Knowledge of related customer processes and related reports/systems.
Accounting responsibility:
- Track KPI's that are aligned with ATR, Business Units KPI's SLA's
- Identify and escalate process issues. Participate in resolution.
- Variance analysis combined with developing and producing reports to conduct analysis based on management/customer requests to determine issues and escalate for resolution
- Perform more complex transactional responsibilities, data and account analysis to verify accuracy and reasonableness, responsible for timely completion and accuracy of key processes, and reporting responsibilities in support of the overall macro or sub process
- Research transactional details in SAP and other systems to address inquiries
Project accountability:
- To make sure that assigned ongoing (global) projects achieve their goals. Active participation on project meetings, contribution to define and execute the action plans, cooperation with Project Lead, Team Lead, Country Controller and other teams to achieve project goals. Support the project with professional expertise.
3. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Please describe how the role fits into, and interacts with, the wider business. Include a summary of the activities of the wider department/business function in which this role is based. Please also use this section to highlight the key strategic interactions (in terms of scope, key business relationships leveraged, etc) if this is applicable.
- Main Characteristics: Challenges:
- Be a subject matter expert to the business team (Financial accountant /ATR)
- Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders & address their concerns during daily, weekly, monthly reporting cycle
- Be closely connected with Business Operations
- Evaluation Criteria (Targets):
- Activities delivered in time, Accurately and without business disruption
- Deliverables signed off by stakeholders
- Number of value adds: Improvements, Standardisation, Automation (recommendations made)
- Key Contacts:
- Country and Zone Accounting Controller
- GCC teams
- Geographical Scope:
4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor or University degree in Accounting – preferred (Accounting or Finance)
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 7-10 years Previous work experience in field of accounting, reporting or audit
- Experience in working with S4Hana//ERP/ Syspro
- Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.);
- Experience in working in a multi-national environment is a plus
- Experience in working in a process-oriented organization is a plus
- Shared Services experience is a plus
- Ability to analyze complex Accounting data
SKILLS
- Fluent in English - able to read, write and communicate effectively.
- Understanding of financial concepts and transactions
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work on own initiative and prioritize workload effectively
- Ability to troubleshoot problems for others
- Ability to coordinate the development of report documentation
- IT skills required – Microrosft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), S4Hana, ERP
5. COMPETENCIES
Please list the technical competencies for optimal performance. Differentiate between essential, desirable, and less relevant technical competencies.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Ownership
- Interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude
- Productive
- Takes responsibility and makes effective decisions
- Problem solving
- Planning and execution
- Disciplined
Interpersonal Expertise:
- Resolves conflicts constructively
- Supports diversity and understand others’ perspectives
- Communicates effectively
Functional competencies:
- Business understanding and Analytical skills
6. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
With reference to the AB InBev Global Competencies, please identify and list the key behaviours and working style preferences, which will enable optimal job performance. Differentiate between essential, desirable, and less relevant behavioural competencies dependent on the level of the role.
The core AB InBev Global Competencies are as follows – please note that your list of behavioural competencies is not limited to these, but due consideration should be given to them. You may add additional behavioural competencies where relevant.
AB InBev Global Competencies
Think big, and takes on big challenges
Essential
Develop the best team
Desired
Has impact and influence
Desired
Executes with discipline
Essential
Acts as an owner
Essential
Leads by example
Essential
7. ORGANISATIONAL CHART
Please add an appropriate organisational chart indicating where this role will fit into a team or business area, if applicable. Be sure not to include names, only job titles.
4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
Educational Qualification :
A Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounts with a proven track record of success in a similar profile & additional professional certification will prove to be beneficial. Knowledge of accounting and project management is essential to succeed.
Work Experience :
8+ years business related process experience preferred
Knowledge & Skill requirement
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service mindset and strong team orientation
Ability to work in a team environment. Accept delegated tasks from team.
Ability to review and/or provide support for tasks completed by outside resources
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Computer proficiency essential.
Proven proficiency with MS Office Suite including advanced Excel skills and intermediate Powerpoint
Advance working knowledge of SAP system. (MM, FI, CO)
Proficiency with Business Objects and/or other query type software preferred.
5. COMPETENCIES
Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends. Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs.
Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations and systems of internal control; interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation; create financial reports and/or presentations.
6. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people by putting others at ease.
Acknowledging diverse opinions, addressing relevant concerns, minimizing conflict, promoting harmony.
Cooperating with others and working toward
