Specific duties

1. Payroll checking. Payroll output will be received from the payroll outsourcer. This needs to be compared to the payroll input and reviewed for accuracy and completeness. The payroll checklist needs to be completed and approval of the payroll sought from the Entity Controller. The request for payment should then be completed, authorized and passed to Accounts Payable Team to make payments.

2. Employee queries. For designated entities the post holder needs to be an expert on the payroll rules of that country so that they are able to promptly answer employee queries. All queries must be logged and responded to within 48 hours.

3. Reconciliations and Account Analysis. Assist the Entity Controller by completing designated reconciliations of Payroll Balance Sheet Accounts and Payroll Outsourcer records to Oracle. Undertake variance analysis each month on designated entities and provide comprehensive and complete explanations of large/unexpected variances. All account balances are with sufficient supporting documents.

4. Accounting and Audit
General Ledger input. Responsible for assisting with ensuring all payroll accounting transactions supplied by outsourcers are uploaded to Oracle within the book-close timetable. Need to critically evaluate the information supplied by the outsourcer for validity and request supporting justification where required. Ensure correct classification and accounting principles followed.

Prepare and upload journals of employee cost related entries, Prepare accruals per company benefits policies and local rules.

Assist in the production of the annual statutory audit packs for Financial Accounting. Answer any relevant audit queries. Assist with the preparation of information for Accounting and Tax audits by external bodies such as local tax authorities.

Qualifications, Skills Experience

Good verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work as a team member
Able to work on own initiative and with minimum supervision
Good knowledge of Excel
Good time management and prioritization skills
Language skills beneficial
Experience of working in a financial environment
International Accounting and Audit experience