Job Description
MICHELIN
Michelin, the leading tire company, is dedicated to sustainably improving the mobility of goods and people by manufacturing and marketing tires and services for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles/motorcycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, and trucks. Michelin in Sri Lanka operates 14 sites including manufacturing plants, Research & Development, Global IT, and Finance as a shared service.
Are you GOOD AT working with NUMBERS?
Can you INTERPRET the story behind numbers?
Are you a TEAM PLAYER with a high level of learning agility?
Can you TAKE THE CHALLENGE of maintaining financial standards and internal controls?
We are looking for an energetic individual to join with Colombo Shared Service Center and move with Michelin's mobility journey.
SENIOR EXECUTIVE - GENERAL ACCOUNTING
You will be a member of the Global Finance Shared Service Center. Being a part of a diverse team, Senior Executive General Accounting will be responsible for R2R function relating to financial accounting, financial reporting, tax, including ensuring balance sheet accounts reflect an accurate financial position according to IFRS, Local GAAP, and Group accounting policies for the Group Companies integrated into Corporate Business Services (CBS) Colombo, Sri Lanka. The General Accounting process falls within the Global Record-to-Report process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide Support to R2R(Record to Report) leadership in the administration of the R2R process to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of transactions, reconciliation, and reporting in accordance with local regulations and specifications;
- Ensure 100% completion of the balance sheet reconciliation, classifications, and Conduct Balance sheet reviews with Clients to drive and clearing long outstanding balance;
- Ensure accurate entries/reports/schedules needed to complete a timely financial close in accordance with local GAAP & IFRS where applicable;
- Support Timely submission of global reports to facilitate group consolidation and management & coordination of Internal and External Audit with Globally nominated Audit partners;
- Ensure accurate financial information needed to complete a timely financial close Internal and External Audits in accordance with Micheline Statutory and Management reporting requirement;
- Responsible for supporting R2R Leadership for the maintenance and transactional consistency of the Global Operational Chart of account and Local Chart of account for the different group legal entities;
- Lead the R2R related Continuous process improvements and new service creation and present to R2R leadership periodically;
- Manage R2R related SAP UAT support to clients where required.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University;
- Part qualification in CIMA (UK), ACCA (UK)/ CA (SL);
- 3-5 years of relevant experience;
- Knowledge and experience with international accounting, finance, and tax regulations will be an added advantage;
- Experience in ERP system, preferably in SAP (FI, MM) or any other ERP system is preferred;
- Ability to work in different Shifts (UK/USA) will be an added advantage;
- Strong change management skills;
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications;
- Excellent level of verbal and written English communication skills;
The Shared Service Center in Colombo includes over 80 achievers, authentic, and industrious people from different backgrounds. In this role, you collaborate closely with your team members, senior management, and a variety of stakeholders in Michelin Group Entities.
Michelin Lanka is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Michelin Lanka does not discriminate based on gender, age, culture, religion, social origin, disability, sexual orientation, union membership, family situation, political opinion, and physical appearance.
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