Assistant Manager - Consolidation & Reporting

Job description

Details / role purpose:

 

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced General Ledger (GL) Expert to join our finance team. The GL Expert will be responsible for managing and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions, and supporting the month-end and year-end closing processes. Participate in special projects as required by management. Conducting analysis and review of existing procedures/practices and make recommendations for improvement. Develops and implements strong financial internal control processes across the various functional areas of Allianz Partners. Respond to any request for additional information from senior management and developing & maintaining strong relationship with onsite team.

 

Key responsibilities:

 

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the general ledger accounting functions.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, including financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to provide necessary documentation and support during audits.
• Prepare monthly journal entries, intercompany and investment elimination, and late adjustment for the consolidation process.
• Prepare monthly cash, debt, and intercompany reconciliation.
• Identified the gap analysis and initiate process improvement including harmonization across the countries in scope.
• Testing for implementation of new IFRS in accounting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the general ledger function.
• Stay updated on accounting regulations and standards to ensure compliance and best practices.

 

Profile sought and key requirements: -

 

• B. Com / M. Com, Inter - CA/CMA 
• Previous experience in a similar assistant accountant role 
• 1-3 years of experience in monthly accounting closing and consolidation. 
• Proven experience in general ledger accounting and financial reporting. 
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices. System Skills 
• SAP, Feeder systems - Intermediate or Advanced Excel skills 
• Very good written and oral communication – individual will have to work with many business units to resolve data reconciliation issues on a quarterly and monthly basis. 
• Dynamic person, open to change, ability to challenge existing process and having the skill set to ensure tasks are completed in a harmonized and efficient manner over time. Initiative 
• Ability to undertake initiative and deliver quality results often with competing deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
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