Job Description
Link Group
Location
Kolkata
Experience
5-6 Years
Key Skills
Compliances and Administration, ERP Package, Assurance, Financial Statement, Excel, Process Improvement, Bank Reconciliation, risk management, IFRS, Balance Sheet
Job Description
Position: Senior Financial Accountant
Qualification: CA
Experience: 2 to 7 years
Location: Kolkata
Job description
Perform daily and monthly financial accounting processes, and to assist in ensuring month end and reporting requirements of Link Group EMEA entities are completed according to set timetable.
Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities
Strategic Focus
• Perform financial accounting processes and assist in reporting requirements.
Operational Management
• Payroll:
• posting monthly EMEA payroll-, full time equivalent- and annual leave journals
• reconciliation of related payroll clearing accounts
• point of contact for any internal payroll queries
• business partnering with Payroll in Australia and HR to resolve Payroll queries
• responsible for payroll related Financial Statement disclosures
• Assets
• oversee the transaction processing within the Fixed Asset Module (FAM), which includes general movement (acquisitions and disposals) and running depreciation for EMEA entities
• reconciliation of asset GL accounts and WIP schedules
• business partnering with project accountants in obtaining relevant supporting documentation for underlying asset ledger movements
• responsible for challenging project accountants in terms of IAS38
• responsible for asset related Financial Statement disclosure (Fixed Asset-/Intangible disclosure note) and supplementary schedules such as additions in year listing
• on call to provide auditors with any supporting documents, which includes additions listings or supporting documents to additions
• Management of monthly Balance Sheet Reporting packs, including regular updates, ensuring full returns from the business and review of compliance with requirements of the pack.
• General ledger balance sheet account reconciliation and follow up
• Bank reconciliation and follow up
• Reconciliation of intercompany invoicing accounts
• Journal preparation and finalization in the ERP system
• Participate in process improvement, especially within the asset and payroll process
• Other ad-hoc duties
• Assisting with Financial Statements preparation
• General office duties
People Leadership
• Demonstrates an understanding of own strengths and development needs.
• Engages with people in a fair, calm and consistent manner.
• Motivates and engages others.
• Must be a self-starter , takes ownership and delivers the project
Governance & Risk
• Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
• Support Link Group assurance programs that deliver effective risk management and compliance practices
• General administrative duties as required
Experience & Personal Attributes
• Chartered Accountant with minimum 2 years experience of Management/Financial Accounting in MNC s.
• Understanding of current IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Achievement of deadlines
• Quality and accuracy of reporting
• Minimize and clearance of reconciling items
• Improvements in departmental Key Performance Measures
• Problem resolution (self-starting)
• Completion of project work
• Worked on any ERP accounting platform.
• Team player
• Effective staff management skills
• Flexible and responsive, able to work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent numerate skills
• Strong skills using MS Excel, MS Word and other standard products
• Self-starter
• Communicative
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Financial Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Kolkata offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
