Job Summary
Responsible for the end-to-end accounting processes of a cluster or group of small subsidiaries; from preparation of journal entries, running of SAP Month-end close processes up to the preparation and analysis of financial statements. Responsible for the reconciliation, analysis and substantiation of all accounts owned by SSC Finance for the cluster or group of small subsidiaries, ensuring validity and up-to-date balances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Month-End/Year-End Close Process for a Cluster or Group of Small to Medium Subsidiaries
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Prepare and align month-end/year-end close checklist with the cluster or subsidiaries and coordinate full compliance with the local team and other SSC process owners
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Own the month-end/year-end close process and ensure completion of all required processes and entries within the 3 days close period
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Prepare month-end journal vouchers for assigned accounts
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Review all journal entries and ensure correct accounts are used, compliance to policy and threshold, availability and accuracy of supporting documents and approvals based on delegation of authority
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Post all journals in SAP including journals owned by Local and other SSC Process teams
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Perform all month-end close SAP activities/transactions/processes including allocation, reconciliation of required accounts and sub-ledgers
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Conduct validation of BPC balances vs SAP and ensure zero variances for each metrics including COPA and PxPxC, analyse and resolve any variances
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Prepare and analyze financial reports (income statement and balance sheet) ensuring reasonability of each P&L line items, provide reasons for any major variances
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Review and discuss the financial reports with local subsidiaries
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Run all Year-End processes and ensure all balances forwarded to the following year are correct
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Perform specific task as required by the cluster or subsidiaries
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Prepare SSC owned Year-End Schedules required by Corporate Accounting and Tax
FIXED ASSET PROCESS
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Performs Fixed asset processes like IO creation, capitalization, transfer, or retirement for the assigned cluster or group of subsidiaries.
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Ensures compliance with fixed asset policies for all requests submitted to the general ledger team for processing.
ACCOUNT RECONCILIATION
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Analyze and reconcile all accounts owned by SSC, for the assigned cluster or group of subsidiaries, ensure all balances are substantiated and recommend, coordinate, and support the local team in the clearing of old balances
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Perform bank reconciliation for a cluster or group of subsidiaries, analyze and coordinate and support the zeroing out of all reconciling items or balances in the bank clearing accounts.
SOAR and Internal and External Audit
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Ensure all processes and entries are compliant to the appropriate accounting policies and procedures
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Conduct SOAR Testing and recommend action plans to eliminate or mitigate any control issues
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Support and provide reports and schedules required by Global Internal Audit
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Support and provide the required schedules for external audit and statutory requirements
Process Improvements
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Review processes and recommend improvements using Lean Tools
Performs other tasks that may be assigned by immediate manager or supervisor
Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:
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Degree in Accounting, preferably CPA
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Intermediate MS Excel Skills
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Strong English communication skills
Preferred Skills/ Experience / Competencies:
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Strong Analytical Skills
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Attention to detail
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Self-driven
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Good Working knowledge/experience in SAP and ERP Systems
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Ability to manage multiple priorities
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Ability to operate efficiently under continuous change
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Previous experience in multi-cultural teams
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Exposure to Internal Controls
Job Requirements:
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Full-time employment
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Work Hours: 8:00AM or 9:00AM to 5:00PM or 6:00PM (Mondays to Fridays)
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Onsite work setup; remote work once a week is available upon regularization
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Overtime might be required depending on the critical deliverables
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This role is not eligible for relocation
BENEFITS AND PERKS
You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills, and work in an inclusive, family-like environment. At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive, and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people can achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.
You can also enjoy various benefits that include:
- Competitive pay (up to 14th-month pay, pension plan, etc.)
- Health care benefits, such as paid sabbaticals, a fitness centre and more
- A family-oriented program
- Personalized career development plan
- Independence and Autonomy
ABOUT US
With operations in more than 70 countries and 13,000 employees, SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company that makes household cleaning and professional products, and products for home. Our supportive and inclusive company culture encourages personal and professional growth. And makes you feel valued from day one.
Apply now to join us and go further with our family.
Inclusion & Diversity
We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.
We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.
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What We Do
We’re SC Johnson, a family company at work for a better world™. We are a leading manufacturer of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control, shoe care and professional products. SC Johnson’s high-quality products and iconic brands include OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s® Clean Day, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more, and are in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide.
We’re a fifth-generation, family-owned and led company with 13,000 employees and operations in 70 countries. Founded in 1886 and headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin, we believe that a more sustainable, healthier and transparent world that inspires people and creates opportunities isn't just possible – it's our responsibility.
SC Johnson includes both SC Johnson Professional, providing solutions to healthcare, industrial and institutional markets, and SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands, a growing house of like-minded brands working together for bold, transformative growth.
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