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General Ledger Accountant
Karo Healthcare. Take ownership of day-to-day General Ledger activities for assigned legal entities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong expertise in General Ledger accounting, financial close processes, and compliance with IFRS. Proficient in financial analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement within finance operations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
General Ledger AccountingFinancial Close ProcessesIFRS ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsERP System Experience
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Hard Skills
General Ledger AccountingFinancial Close ProcessesAccounting PrinciplesFinancial AnalysisVariance AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationExpense and Payroll Accounts ManagementIntercompany TransactionsAccruals ManagementFixed Asset Ledger Maintenance
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborative ApproachProactive MindsetIntegrity and Accountability
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemDigital Finance Tools
Industry Keywords
FMCGConsumer HealthcareRecord to Report (R2R)Order to Cash (O2C)Purchase to Pay (P2P)
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Take ownership of day-to-day General Ledger activities for assigned legal entities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance
- Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing in line with Group deadlines and policies
- Prepare and review month-end journals, manual vouchers and short- and long-term accruals
- Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring accurate Balance Sheet and P&L reporting
- Prepare, post and reconcile expense and payroll accounts
- Run depreciation and maintain the fixed asset ledger and General Ledger
- Prepare, review and approve balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal controls
- Review P&L accounts, analyse variances and ensure costs are allocated to the correct accounts and periods
- Support the Financial Controller with financial statements, consolidation reporting and audit preparation
- Work with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, tax and regulatory authorities
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across Finance processes
- Build strong relationships with Global Finance colleagues and wider business teams
- Support the training and onboarding of new colleagues within the General Accounting team
Requirements
What you’ll need- University degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally gained within an international FMCG, Consumer Healthcare or similarly fast-paced organisation
- Strong hands-on experience in General Ledger accounting and financial close processes
- Good understanding of accounting principles and IFRS
- Experience using a General Ledger module within an ERP system
- Understanding of end-to-end finance processes including Record to Report (R2R), Order to Cash (O2C) and Purchase to Pay (P2P)
- Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with digital finance tools
- Fluent English, both written and spoken
- Ability to prioritise effectively and deliver against deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Collaborative and proactive approach, with a high level of integrity and accountability
- Hands-on mindset with a positive, practical and solution-focused approach
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
- Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
- Flexible schedule and life work balance
- Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
- Very positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated team
- Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
- Diverse & Inclusive environment