Responsible for seeing that all general ledger reconciliations are prepared to agreed schedule and that all reconciling items are fully investigated and cleared. Performing MEC activities and controls on time to ensure data financial data completeness. Seek to improve customer service and process through process efficiency and automation. Act as a first point of contact for stakeholders in case of TLs absence. Be active supporter in case of operational problems within the team. Help TL with his/her tasks (up to 20% of time assigned for this purpose).
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
§ Maintain accurate statutory records and data completeness
§ Produce monthly control files to ensure all reconciliations are complete and done on time
§ Perform monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
§ Reconcile and confirm monthly inter-company balances
§ Perform month end close process
§ Ensure appropriate business controls are in place, recommend improvements where necessary
§ Review & approve GL journal entries (as a back-up for TL)
§ Continuous improvements to systems and processes in place to ensure best practice, optimum effectiveness and efficiency, initiate changes when needed
§ Liaising closely with all finance groups within the SSO and other support functions as necessary, to build long term sustainable relationship
§ Seeking ways to improve service levels and increase effectiveness and efficiency of rendered services
§ Supporting TL in daily activities (ad hoc requests, projects, operational cases etc.)
§ Be an active back up in case of TLs absence (contact with local business and other stakeholders, approve JVs, helping team members etc.)
§ Support TL and team members in internal & external audit
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
§ University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business related Area
§ Additional accounting certificates (ACCA, CIMA, Accountancy Courses etc.) would be treated as an advantage
§ Two+ years of best-practice experience of record to report gained in an international organisation (ideally shared services).
§ Experience in SAP, BW/HFM is a must
§ Excel knowledge is a must, VBA/Access/SQL as an advantage
§ Strong Finance and Accounting knowledge
§ Good command of the English language, both verbal and in writing
§ Analytical skills on a high level
§ Working in English on daily basis
§ Great teamwork and communication skills
§ Drive for improvement
§ Business acumen
§ Leadership skills
Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
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What We Do
Tate & Lyle's purpose, Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food, inspires everything we do. Whether it’s by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference to our local communities, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society.
What is it we do? Simply put, we make healthy food tastier and tasty food healthier. Our work is driven by consumer health needs and trends, governments desire to build and support healthy communities, and the need for affordable food and nutrition in many parts of the world. We deliver ingredients and solutions to meet all these needs. Our speciality sweeteners and fibres help reduce sugar and calories. Our fibres fortify food and improve digestive health. Our texturants and stabilising systems help extend shelf-life and make food manufacturing easier.
Across the globe, we are transforming lives through the science of food. And we need talented and skilled people to help us on this journey
