Sr. Accounting & External Reporting Analyst

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
Under broad supervision, you will reconcile and adjust general ledger accounts and/or bank statements. You may also perform moderately complex analyses of performance results. In addition, you will compile, consolidate, and analyze accounting and finance information for financial statements and reports and perform other special projects as assigned.
How you will contribute
You will:

• Support accounting and external reporting activities including accurate and timely U.S. GAAP reporting and timeliness and integrity of statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, KPIs, fixed assets, restructuring and intercompany charges. As required, you will support activities performed by Mondelēz International Business Services/third-party service providers during month/quarter /year-end close, statistical reporting and statutory audit
• Contribute to strong controls and compliance environment and comply with Mondelēz International's AER policies. Support audit activities and provide information on auditors' request
• Perform moderately complex analysis of performance results as requested
• Embrace a mindset of continuous improvement. You will also identify ways of working in your area of responsibility
• Contribute to a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team. Invest in personal development and contribute to the overall development of peers and the AER team

What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in accounting and external reporting including understanding U.S. GAAP, IFRS or local GAAP, close processes and financial reporting systems (SAP experience preferred). Knowledge in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting
• BUSINESS ACUMEN and experience working in FMCG/CPG Industry or Big Four accounting preferred
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills. Experience working as a finance leader managing cross-functional and business partner teams to drive timely and accurate results
• GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and financial system knowledge
• INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values, policies and external regulations

More about this role
What you need to know about this position:

• Support the preparation of financial statements, including necessary analysis, disclosures, and adherence to Egyptian and international accounting standards.
• Assist with external and internal audits during their engagements, including supporting the auditors' process (interim and year-end) and implementing audit recommendations.
• Participate in the monthly closing process. Accurately and timely classify and record general ledger transactions where needed.
• Assist with maintaining the accuracy of trial balances and participate in monthly balance sheet analysis. Preparing/ reviewing monthly Balance sheet reconciliation on Blackline.
• Analyze monthly general ledger accounts assigned to them, preparing comparisons vs prior period, validating against business reasons.
• Assist with managing monthly intercompany process through reviewing ICWF with trading partners.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and prioritize effective controls for assigned tasks.
• Review the monthly foreign exchange (FX) revaluation calculations for accuracy.
• Assist with managing monthly payroll reconciliation.

Education / Certifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance
Job specific requirements:

• Minumum 4 years of experience
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, advanced level in English language.
• SAP proficiency is a must.
• Big 4 background is a plus.
• US GAAP experience is a plus.

Work schedule: Full time
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan serves the Middle East and Africa markets as well as Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Canada. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, we have more than 2600 employees working across seven plants and six commercial offices; we make, bake, sell and deliver our products to customers. We are market leaders in key snacking categories with iconic global and local brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Milka, Oreo and belVita biscuits, Barni Cakes,Tang powdered beverage, Chiclets and Trident gum and Halls candy.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Accounting & External Reporting
Finance