Subject Matter Expert - Corporate Finance

The Opportunity:

Implements operational goals supporting financial operations, focusing on providing detailed financial reports, including projections for profits and losses. Analyzes and evaluates key financial data to ensure accuracy, addresses recurring accounting issues, and provides solutions based on established procedures. Contributes to implementing new accounting processes and standards and manages smaller projects within the accounting department. Investigates and reports on accounting irregularities, communicating findings to relevant stakeholders. THE OPPORTUNITY: This position will assist in performing close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and ad-hoc accounting and reporting task for Dubai and South Africa Region. He/she will also ensure that accounting/reporting is performed in line with underlying SOX compliances and global accounting policies. He/ She will also cater to Statutory reporting/external audit & tax compliance

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Perform monthly/quarterly/annual close accounting activities, journal entry preparation, account reconciliation, expense trending analyses and memos along with auditable, adequate support for necessary approvals. Report monthly results timely into data mapping tool to help facilitate Avantor consolidated results. This includes Assisting Financial Reporting and Consolidation with month end close processes & data requirements. Activities may include but is not limited to reserves calculation (Inventory Reserves, Bad Debt Reserves, etc.), accruals and prepayments, payroll accruals e.t.c. Perform monthly/quarterly/annual Flux analysis, info-pack preparation, tax package preparation & blackline reconciliations. Statutory accounts preparation in accordance with Local GAAP including mapping and bridge calculation, reconciliation to US GAAP accounts and notes to the financial statements. These financials need to be filed within agreed time frame. Extend all support to auditor in the smooth conduct of the audit and resolve the queries. Company Tax return and true-up posting and communication to Corporate Tax OneSource quarterly tax upload file preparation Working experience in Dubai VAT and SA VAT. Analysis and resolution of intercompany differences between trading partners. SOX Compliance – Ensure that all relevant controls are operating effectively with no deficiency, assist internal audit team with support and audit. Keep process documentation up to date Controllership responsibilities to build and support Avantor’s control environment. Be an effective corporate accounting business partner to finance leaders by fostering relationships and developing an understanding of the financial processes, inter-department data, reporting requirements, current activities and special projects. Concisely and accurately communicates this gained knowledge back to the Controller’s Group. Continuously analyzes ongoing processes within areas of responsibility to identify and implement process improvements to make the close process more efficient, data more easily accessible by the business, and enhance the data integrity of the financial position of the company and its related business units. Performs ad-hoc analyses and requests, including special projects (financial and economic in nature).  And other duties as assigned Collaborate with FP&A Finance colleagues to analyse expense trends and current operational events that would impact current accruals and expense estimates. Well equipped with accounting concepts

EXPERIENCE: 6-8 years’ experience in what Record to Report with demonstrated ability in Technical Accounting like Lease Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Corporate Accounting in Third party or Captive environment for Dubai and South Africa Region.

THOSE NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB COMPETENTLY: An understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP, IFRS) and corporate accounting policies and procedures is necessary.  This is generally acquired through education process, with practical application gained through work experience.   This position also requires knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance legislation and the ability to develop and apply what is required from SOX guidelines. This is generally acquired through training sessions and practical application gained through work experience.  This position requires the ability to compile, complete and analyze financial data / statements, including, but not limited to, Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements is a necessity. Again, this is typically acquired through education, with practical application through work experience. This position will require working experience in handling Dubai VAT and SA VAT and Tax Refunds. This position will require experience in handling Statutory audits/Internal audits for Dubai Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are essential due to the degree of documentation and interaction with various departments, business leaders and internal and external auditors.  Associate will need to develop strong analytical skills and will need to be well organized, able to coordinate, prioritize, handle multiple tasks and show initiative and desire to learn.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce with 6-8 years of rich experience in Record to Report with demonstrated ability in Technical Accounting like Corporate Accounting, Revenue Recognition and Statutory Aduit handling in Third party or Captive environment for Dubai and South Africa Region.

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE AND CREATE AN IMPACT: Focus on financial planning and analysis to anticipate risks earlier and guide executive decision-making on margins, costs, and cash flow.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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