PURPOSE
This position is established to support the Finance DIrector and the local Management Team in the following areas

General Ledger management inline with JTI operating guidelines and statutory requirements
Periodic reporting and closing, reconciliation of KA, O2C & P2P management Financial planning cycles (ASP/LE/OL), analysis and reporting of the actual business performance,
Financial reporting of volumes and financials, with related variance analysis and roadmaps
Improvement of the entity internal controls environment and business processes, review and upgrade of the local policies and procedures, integration of local information systems,
Control and management of OPEX and marketing budget and actual spend.

Functional Skills

Excellent knowledge of Financial & Management Accounting, IFRS, Tax accounting,
Ability to work with tight deadlines,
Strong analytical skills,
Excellent communication skills, team player,
Proactive, self-starter.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Entity Monthly Closing / Reporting
To perform analysis and reporting of variances and fluctuations on OPEX on a monthly basis
To take charge of monthly/quarterly reporting to Corporate Accounting e.g. Monthly/quarterly financial packs
Closely crosscheck and monitor all postings on S4, carry out all reconciliations and make necessary correction where required on a timely and accurate basis
Work closely with GSC team on all inventory postings made on S4 and ensure proper reconciliation
General Ledger
To prepare on monthly basis Key Account reconciliation and provide explanation of all balances each of the GL accounts
To provide support to other function when raising a PRs on the system to ensure that appropriate Materials number, GL accounts, Cost center are used in creating PR’s.
Ensure proper postings to appropriate class of account, cost centers and make an adjustment reclass where necessary.
Ensure that all entries are accurate and that transactions are reported in accordance with accounting standards and government regulations and make changes where necessary
To monitor the maintenance of Master Data with respect to creation of new vendors and FSV account maintenance for the entity to ensure appropriate classification
Compliance
Develop assertiveness to cope with the challenging environment, especially when dealing with role Local auditors / consultants, Tax authorities, Vendors and Internal stakeholders to advocate finance as compliance watch dog
To Put measures in place in ensuring all compliance structures are in place in view of all audit (statutory, internal and relevant tax audits) as the case may arise.
Proactively support during statutory and/or Tax audit & queries with the preparation of documentations, reconciliations and any other information as may be required
Assist the Finance Manager (Entity)/FD WA) in the compliance of all regulatory laws and make recommendations for internal control improvement as the case may arise
Ensure the compliance of all invoices received are in compliance with P2P policy
Others
To proactively perform my task as capex manager on EAM
Proactively support the Lease accounting team to ensure appropriate classification of Lease transactions in line with IFRS standard
Monitor and update all accruals, prepayment made for the entity.
Support other team members (GSC, Marketing, Admin & PPO) as the case arises

Minimum Requirements

University Degree in Finance & Accounting; Accounting Qualification is required or in process.
Minimum 3 years preferably in a similar position within an international environment or in an financial consulting firm.
Fluent in English & Microsoft Office tools (Excel & Power point) is a must. SAP HANA & GPM knowledge is a plus.