The General Ledger Clerk is responsible for performing accounting activities accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local accounting regulations, corporate policies, and internal control requirements. The position ensures the integrity of financial information by executing month-end close activities, maintaining accurate accounting records, and supporting the financial reporting process for the assigned legal entities.
The role performs General Ledger activities including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, intercompany transactions, foreign currency revaluation, and execution of recurring ERP transactions required during the financial closing process.
The position is responsible for managing Fixed Assets accounting activities, including acquisitions, transfers, disposals, depreciation, capitalization, construction in progress (CAPEX), and compliance with corporate capitalization policies.
The GL Clerk prepares supporting schedules, analyzes accounting variances, investigates discrepancies, follows up on outstanding items, and coordinates corrective actions with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, Payroll, Tax, Controlling, Human Resources, Master Data Management, and Local Finance teams to ensure timely resolution of accounting issues.
The position supports the preparation of financial reports required by management and business units while ensuring compliance with internal control requirements and Group accounting policies. It also provides accounting information requested during internal and external audits and participates in the implementation of corrective actions resulting from audit findings.
Additionally, the role reviews Vendor Data Management workflows, validates supporting documentation according to corporate requirements, and contributes to maintaining the integrity of master data affecting accounting processes.
The GL Clerk actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to standardize, automate, and optimize accounting processes, improving efficiency, quality, compliance, and service delivery within the Shared Service Center environment.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in General Ledger accounting within multinational companies or Shared Service Centers.
Strong knowledge of:
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Local accounting regulations.
• General Ledger accounting.
• Fixed Assets accounting.
• Month-end and year-end closing.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Journal Entries.
• Payroll accounting.
• Foreign Currency Revaluation.
• Intercompany accounting.
• Internal Controls.
• Financial Reporting.
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Syteline or similar).
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced).
