Assistant Finance Controller

The Financial accountant is responsible for accounting and reporting activities, including required analysis thereof, related to the month end and quarter end financial closing processes. He ensures timely closure of Books as per designated timelines identified in FCC (Financial Closing Cockpit). The Financial accountant supports Regional Financial controllers in coordinating with Sub-ledger teams. The Closing processes comprise related activities within the teams of Accounting to reporting, Intercompany accounting & reconciliation, Asset accounting and CFA/Tax departments.

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Key Responsibilities :

• Preparation of ageing report as per company policy
• Responsible for the month- and quarter-end close
• Support in FOOP, CAPEX, OPEX and Management reporting & consolidation
• Monitor accounting processing of FSS in line with DAR
• Process journals for the financial part of the Enterprise Model (f.e. Tolling, stock-level management)
• Responsible for Monthly Balance sheet reconciliation analysis and follow-up and clearing open items
• To distribute accounting period-end timetable according to Name Business /Service Unit policy guidelines.
• Responsible for updating SAP SEM and consolidation sets in SAP SEM
• Reconcile ledgers and sub-ledgers and clear intercompany accounts which are out of balance
• To obtain approval for accounting period-end timetables according to Name Business /Service Unit approval hierarchy.
• Collects budget and forecasting data
• Data entry of Budget numbers into SAP
• Crystal Report - for the applicable units as per the FTOM way
• Support Regional Finance Team during the audits
• Ensures compliance with DSM internal control requirements
• Monitors the internal control framework on monthly basis and follows up on remediation plans
• Timely submission of Statement of Responsibility in SAP-GRC - control documentation every month
• Support External Audit process

You Bring

• Commerce Graduate
• 5- 8 years of experience
• SAP & Accounting

We Bring

• A team of diverse employees who aren t afraid to think outside of the box.

• A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.

• The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.

• A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand.

• A caring and supportive environment where you re empowered to grow and share your ideas.