Our client, a well-established tier 1 company in the construction industry, is seeking a talented Accounting Analyst responsible for overseeing various financial activities within the organization. This includes reviewing and validating financial statements, intercompany, analyzing monthly results and cash flow management activities.
Responsibilities:
- Review and validate financial statements for month, quarter, and year-end.
- Analyze and explain monthly results and KPIs.
- Coordinate all budgeting and planning activities for income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows.
- Compile planning/budgeting reports for submission to the parent company.
- Assist in budgeting by analyzing financial indicators.
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of budgets, forecasts, and actual results for management review.
- Review complex business transactions and identify accounting and reporting issues.
- Support external audit and year-end financial statement preparation.
- Coordinate resolution of accounting and policy issues with support departments.
- Collaborate with tax and treasury departments and business units on related issues.
- Manage cash flow and liquidity to ensure adequate funding for operational needs.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor cash balances.
- Implement cash management policies and procedures to optimize liquidity.
- Produce high-quality accounting reconciliations and transactions.
- Perform cash management and forecasting activities.
- Handle inter-company accounting transactions.
- Provide accurate, timely, and relevant accounting information to the business unit.
- Execute month-end activities for closing accounting periods within the agreed timeframe.
- Prepare, post, and review journal entries.
- Work with Business Unit Controllers to ensure timely processing of transactions.
- Recognize and communicate issues and risks with the team.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP accounting principles and internal control SOX requirements.
- Support in the preparation of financial reporting packages and statements.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and participate in a collaborative team environment.
- Handle joint venture accounting and lease accounting exposure.
- Address ad-hoc inquiries and prepare reports as needed.
- Participate in various projects.
- Assist as required with the preparation of various schedules for auditors.
Requirements:
- CPA from public accounting is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in public accounting and/or manufacturing/construction.
- Advanced Excel skills required, SAP experience preferred, and familiarity with large ERPs.
- Demonstrate strong leadership abilities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skill to support senior leadership.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.