Role Purpose/Business Unit:
The role is accountable to ensure accurate and complete Opex related accounting related to the
operations and maintenance of sites at a site level. The role will manage and monitor all entries
posted to these ledgers, month end closure and related reporting for Financial Year End.
The Specialist: FinOps APA will also support the Senior Specialist with compliance with IFRS and Group Policies, support the implementation and review of financial Policies and Procedures, SOX Controls and other Internal Control Standards related to Asset accounting. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent analytical and operational capabilities as well as strong financial technical skills.
Your responsibilities will include:
General Ledger
Ensuring fixed asset accounts are complete and accurate
Ensuring timely capitalization of capital projects
Monitor and review daily transactions
Review monthly depreciation postings
Collaborate with team members to monitor asset disposals and movements
Daily and monthly reconciliations
Supervision and coordinated of Balance Sheet and sub-ledger reconciliations in MAST
Manage and resolve any exceptions and aged items on the reconciliations
Review of various templates regarding the project (mainly on Excel) i.e. reconciliation templates.
Effectively review applicable SOX controls
Reporting
Analyses of reported data for key trends and anomalies, exception reporting to be investigated and resolution of exceptions reported to senior management
Report monthly capital expenditure to Managers
Ensure that material risks and opportunities are identified and reported in a timely and accurate manner.
Process enhancements and reporting process expert
Involve in technology upgrades and changes related to fixed asset accounting.
Month-End Closing (MEC) Daily,
Daily, weekly and monthly activities are performed by a shared services center. The MEC responsibility will include:
Ensuring operational expenditure is accurate and complete through review of bi-monthly analysis
Ensuring depreciation and interest is complete and accurate
Ensuring additional journals and adjustments are posted to ensure accurate and complete records for example:
Reallocation journals
Intercompany journals
Ensuring the balance sheet is complete and accurate
Through review of balance sheet reconciliations
Providing information to tax and provide support where required
Month end management reporting including:
Cost Center level reporting
Cashflow reporting
Preparation of SOX controls
Internal Control Environment
Support the implementation of a strong control environment, ensuring compliance to all relevant group policies.
Support the implementation of an appropriate SOX controls, internal controls and compliance requirements surrounding the month end close and reporting process.
The Ideal candidate for this role will have:
Technical / Professional Qualifications:
Minimum of 2+ years’ relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar
Technology and Telco experience would be an advantage
Working knowledge of Accounting principles
Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, especially Advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint
SAP ERP and HFM would be an advantage
Core MAST Competency:
Planning, Execution and Quality Results
Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration
Judgement, Decision Making & Integrity
Ability to engage effectively with senior leadership team
Manage internal and external relationships with key stakeholders
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