Are you an experienced and immediately available Accounting specialist with experience in Office Administration open for a temporary role - 1 year contract? Do you bring knowledge and experience of international financial reporting standards and governance, risk & control frameworks? Here is an excellent opportunity to show case your experience in international financial reporting & control and gain hands on experience in India Accounting, Reporting and Compliance.
We are looking for an "Accounts & Admin Assistant" to join Svitzer’s Finance team in India on an immediate and temporary assignment basis with 1 year contract to support the Financial Accounting, reporting and statutory compliance activities for Svitzer’s India legal entities and handle Office facility management. You will report to "Head of Finance & Administration" and be part of a global team and truly international work environment.
Offering uninterrupted marine solutions requires not only the best equipment but also the best people. At Svitzer our ambition is to attract and continuously develop the industry’s best craftsmen. Both at sea and on land - worldwide, wherever our customers do business. We are driven by skilled, professional and dedicated people and we work together as one company to provide safe, reliable and efficient services to our customers. We support and develop our people’s skills and capabilities and we care for the development of both teams and individuals. To best serve our customers, we strive to ensure the right people and the best teams for the job, every time.
Svitzer has been providing safety and support at sea since 1833. The way we do business is governed by our company core values: Constant Care, Humbleness, Uprightness, Our Employees, Our Name.
Accounting
Maintains filing systems as assigned.
Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed.
Perform month end accounting and reporting activities in Accounting system and OneStream.
Perform OS related quarterly/yearly special forms.
Pass journal entries on monthly basis for Sertica, Basware, Manual / Variable and Fixed accruals.
Pass journals for provision and prepayment for the month.
Handling coding of Basware invoices and Sertica related activities.
Participate for internal and statutory external audit and related documentation as required.
Support for all tax filling and compliance (WHT – VAT – Corporate tax), legal and transfer pricing matters wherever applicable Provide necessary backup, supporting to regional team, Local Tax office, etc. to enable compliance with group procedures/local tax authorities.
Manage intercompany transaction to ensure they are reported under the correct entity to avoid differences.
Undertake ad-hoc reporting and analysis requested by management.
Office Administration
Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
Coordinates and schedules travel, meetings, and appointments for managers or supervisors.
Maintains office supplies and coordinates maintenance of office equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Support Employee onboarding
Specific Areas of Responsibility
Perform month end closing activities – accruals, payroll journal, prepayment review, depreciation, capitalisation, etc. in compliance with company accounting policies and the application of IFRS in a proper and timely manner.
Preparation of monthly Financials Reporting and closing of books for entities. Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
Perform a control check and provide commentaries. Prepare monthly analysis on P&L accounts and submit to Finance Business Partner.
Manage intercompany transaction to ensure they are reported under the correct entity to avoid differences.
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
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