Senior Financial Accountant

Overview

This role shall assist in group consolidation and preparation of consolidated financial statements at half year end / year end and manage external audit in a timely, proactive manner. Assist in the preparation of the JGAAP and USGAAP reporting. Identify system and process improvement opportunities. Dealing with stakeholders and senior management during the India/UK/Australia time zone to ensure transactions are processed and reports are produced with maximum efficiency and minimum risk.

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

Strategic Focus

• Support the Group Finance team in the timely preparation of Group Financial statements and ensure completeness in all aspects.
• Look at ways to improve the efficiency of the processes.
• Support monthly results and provide valuable analysis and insights.

Operational Management

• Assisting in preparation of the Group consolidated financial statements half year end/year end.
• Assisting in preparation of statutory financial statement for subsidiaries.
• Liaising with the external Auditors for the group and subsidiaries.
• Process all monthly consolidation adjustments including elimination of inter-company transactions and group month end journals.
• Review and monitor the intercompany balances and ensure it is eliminated on consolidation.
• Assist in review of complex transactions and prepare related journal entries, including but not limited to acquisitions, disposals and refinancing.
• Preparation of relevant technical papers to the Board.
• Preparation of key monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of daily and monthly cash flow reporting.
• Preparing ad-hoc reports and papers for the board and senior management.
• Any other task as needed for business reporting.
• Contribute to the broader financial control of MUFG (i.e. JSOX and reconciliations).

People Leadership

• Demonstrate strong self-leadership by showing initiative and demonstrating professional behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with broader finance team members and across the business.
• Actively contribute to the broader team's knowledge and capability.

Governance & Risk

• Ensure full adherence to legal and regulatory requirements and the good conduct of the businesses, maintaining ongoing compliance and upholding the reputation of MUFG Retirements Solutions.
• Achievement of business objectives and the maintenance of ongoing regulatory compliance.

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

Experience & Personal Attributes

Experience

• Overall 5 to 8 years’ experience with Minimum 5 years in accounting.
• Professional Accounting qualifications (preferably CA).
• An understanding of international accounting standards and principles.
• Solid technical background, including consolidated reporting and statutory reporting experience.
• Working knowledge and understanding of key accounting end-to-end processes.
• Background in Chartered Audit.
• Handson experience working on Advanced Excel.
• Experience working on ERP systems would be highly regarded.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and structured.
• Strong level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to take responsibility and be accountable.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a broader team.
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, organised with a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to work with and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• An ability to have a sound understanding of business and financial issues.
• Strong numerical and excel skills.
• Able to navigate problems and ambiguity.
• Delivery focused.
• Builds trust and is highly collaborative.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and an ability to manage and develop internal and external relationships.
• Willing to work in Australian shift if need be.