Sr. Accountant

John Crane

Job Description
Senior Accountant to support Sales and Aftermarket Commercial activities
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of Sub Regional Financial Controller and Finance Manager, the role will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis activities for Sales and Aftermarket pillar which includes, but not limited to the following
• Conduct GL reviews for overheads & Other costs based on trend analysis to spot any sharp increases or decreases and investigate reasons for variance
• Bi-weekly forecast and weekly actual reporting of Orders and Sales
• Monthly Profit and Loss variance analysis & Monthly Sales variance analysis
• Financial analysis of high value projects (SR1/SR2) rolling forecasts and actuals
• Preparation of annual budgets, presentation packs, followed by quarterly rolling forecasts
• Collaboration with AR accountant on Customer cash collection
• Preparation of AR Overdue performance report
• Support month end close process, including balance sheet reconciliation, monthly balance sheet review, minimum controls submission
• Participate / lead process improvements and system enhancement
• Promptly respond to any ad-hoc information needs from Divisional, Regional and Local commercial teams
• Actively participate in testing and support timely closures of any open points with internal & external auditors for relevant areas
• Timely and accurate submission of results and monthly reporting
• In-depth financial analysis to support the business decisions
• Strong credit control to support cash collections
• Effective Internal controls
The Individual
Skills and Experience:
• Experience - B.Com. / MBA/CA/CPA with Minimum 6 years
• Good communication Advanced Excel skill is preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other major ERP system Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Strong business sense and change management skills.
• High degree of independence
• Team player with excellent people skills