POSITION SNAPSHOT
Location: Head Office
Company: Nestlé
Job Type: Full-time
Qualification: ACA, ACCA, Degree in Business, Finance and/or Accounting     
Experience: 6-7 years of post-qualification experience with articleship in a reputable firm (preferably in an accounting and reporting role)

A DAY IN THE LIFE …
•    Manage PEC (Period End Close) activities with accuracy and do the necessary group reporting with first time accuracy within the stipulated timelines 
•    Ensure statutory financial statements are prepared and reported in accordance with relevant accounting standards and local laws
•    Ensure coordination with external auditors for half yearly review and full year audit
•    Present financial updates to the Board Audit Committee on a quarterly basis
•    As custodian of the Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS), ensure its compliance in the Company’s accounting and reporting practices
•    Ensure balance sheet integrity through regular reconciliations and clearing of open line items
•    Collaborating with above-market shared services team (NBS) in all E2Es (S2P, O2C, R2R) to ensure the quality of service being delivered is in accordance with the Service Level Agreement.
•    Ensure accuracy and alignment of CAPEX & Fixed Assets processes to strengthen the quality data and compliance with Standards (including capitalization & deletion of fixed assets)

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?
•    Relevant education & professional experience as mentioned
•    Understanding of FICO SAP Modules
•    Solid knowledge of MS Office
•    Solid knowledge of IAS, IFRS, Companies Act, Code of Corporate Governance
•    Good knowledge of Period End Close (PEC) Activities
•    Ability to manage relationships effectively 
•    Good interpersonal skills & proficiency in English