Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Supervisor to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely accounting transactions, managing month-end close activities, supporting audits, and coordinating with Accounts Payable, Procurement, Logistics, Tax, and other business teams.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic multinational environment while contributing to financial controls, reporting accuracy, cash flow management, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform General Ledger reconciliations, review and approve journal entries, and support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial and management reports.
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation, inventory controls, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review and manage accruals, including aging analysis, ensuring timely clearance and appropriate approvals.
• Supervise Shared Services AP activities to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing, including correct legal entity, cost center, product line, and tax coding.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, and AP teams to ensure timely invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Prepare and monitor FCF reports and support achievement of cash flow targets.
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions and resolve mismatches.
• Ensure tax entries, allocations, and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit observations.
• Prepare management reports, budgets, and other financial analysis as required.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, SOX/SEC requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to support planning, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE, Quality, Security, and ethical standards.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger, reconciliations, accruals, AP, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Knowledge of SOX and SEC requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Experience working with operational and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards and Hyperion is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
• 5–8 years of relevant accounting and auditing experience.
• Experience in a multinational or complex business environment is preferred.
• Experience managing or supervising Shared Services/AP activities is an advantage.