General Accountant

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping._
- As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too._

Who You Are

You are a self-motivated team player with the ability to easily network in an international and cross-cultural environment, working in line with Alfa Laval drivers; Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction. You are driven and see solutions rather than problems, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks. A focus on continuous improvement is in your DNA. You build trust, by clear communication with no prestige.

If the above sounds like you, this position might be just what you’re looking for

About The Job

To manage the day-to-day accounting operations within Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger.

Job Description
- Overall responsibility:_- Prepare and maintain financial records, including general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.- Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements.- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.- Support internal and external audits.- Maintain and update fixed asset records.- Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.- Assist in tax preparation and filing.

Daily tasks:

- Customers payment allocation:_- Copy Bank transaction to our bank book in Excel.- Cash allocation from customers (Scala and Axapta)- Complete bank allocation (inv clear adv payment received)-
- Offset invoices or prepayment from customers.- Prepayment-to inform OH do invoice.- Checking incoming funds to inform Order Handler- Reverse prepayment account upon ATI/ sales invoice created.- Coordination with credit controller and FM to improve on cash flow projections.
- Suppliers’ payment allocation:_- Preparation of invoices for payment- Run Vendor payment batch on monthly basis in AX, urgent payments, adv Payment requests.- AP Payment Allocation (AP & GL)- Offset AP invoices-inform AP colleagues if paid invoice has not been booked to system.- Autopayment-Print payment proposal (Supplier & Staff Claim) after allocation.
- Bank Payment Preparation:_- Suppliers’ and Staff payment processing and sending for approval- Ad hoc/urgent payment requests
- General Ledger Accounting and Reconciliation:_- Preparing monthly accrual entries- Reconciling the accounting schedules on month-end basis
- Banking Management:_-
- HSBC communication and coordination for banking matters- Bank Reconciliation - GL vs SOA each month HSBC (19200, 210, 220)- All Bank Reconciliations for R1 and R3:

- Ad hoc tasks:_- Supporting the FM in Audit and Tax Compliance- External and internal audit support- Supporting the preparation of statutory FS and tax compliance (corporate, GST, WHT etc.)- TP documentation- Other ad hoc reports by FM and involvement in secretarial matters, compliance etc.

What You Know- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.- At least 3 - 5 years’ working experience in a relevant field.- Good communication skills, high Integrity, professionalism and organized with attention to details- Good knowledge of ERP System.- Ability to prioritize and multi-task with mínimal supervision in a fast-paced environment

What’s In It For You

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.
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