The role in a nutshell:

This role is responsible for implementing best practices in the accounting team. This position plays a key role in our growth by continuously improving our ability to provide timely and accurate financial data to the organization to enable decisions that support achieving our plans.

How you will make a difference:

• Month end accounting including Prepaid amortization, AR/AP Adjustments, Expense and Tax Accruals, Payroll Accounting including all elements like payroll benefits, vacations, and taxes.
• Accounting for transactions in multi-currency environment and understanding impact of currency translations.
• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations including but not limited to Fixed Assets, AR/AP, Payroll, Intercompany, Accrued Income/Expense, Control & Suspense Accounts, Equity etc and ensuring sign-off of the completeness and accuracy of reconciliation.
• Help business in the preparation of overhead budgets, rolling forecast and mid-year forecast, with agreement of local functions, working in conjunction with the Business Unit.
• Ensuring Overhead allocations are posted correctly per business and legal entity i.e. Real Estate, IT, Insurance
• Act as a focal point for internal and external audits, working in conjunction with the Business Unit, to ensure ongoing queries and information requests are completed in a timely and proper manner
• Liaising with the Compliance team, to ensure all information is received as required for legal entity statutory reporting, working in conjunction with the business where required for additional analysis for disclosures
• Execution of various ad hoc financial analysis and tasks as and when required.
• Manage complete Fixed Assets life cycle including Addition, disposal, running depreciation to ensure Accurate reporting of fixed Assets balance during month end.

What will give you an advantage:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in commerce
• Should have 3+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting
• Strong understanding of accounting with technical background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask and meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to develop a team of people i.e. share knowledge and expertise with colleagues and customers; coaching, development, ad hoc training
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent time management, analytical and organizational skills.

At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.