Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) is one of the largest specialized agencies in the UN System founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standard of living by improving agricultural productivity and living conditions of rural population.

• Review the reconciliation of Balance Sheets accounts, Cash, Tax, Sub-Ledger, Payroll GLs, etc.
• Review the preparation and posting of Journal entries – Adjustments, re-classes, etc.
• Monitor month end close and ensure that the team completes all the activities related to GL close & Tax Activities within strict timeline
• Monthly Tax compliance (Data Extraction, Calculation and filing). Prepare schedule / Reconciliation of accounts for these items.
• Carries detailed knowledge of OTC, PTP & Payroll to validate, identifying and highlighting any anomalies in the relevant Accounts
• Undertake analytical review of trial balance to identify and investigate fluctuations
• Identify and drive process improvement programs to improve shared service operations
• Ensure all activities are completed as per quality parameters and make sure to adhere to Audit compliance standards
• Detailed knowledge on Lease and Project Management accounting and reconciliation.
• Tax Verification, Tax Adjustments and withholding JE verification & posting. Complete understanding of period end activities and reporting
• Ensure all statutory Tax activities are completed within agreed timeline and of the highest quality and ensure metrics are met as per agreed KPIs SLAs targets as applicable
• Ensure all transactions are processed to support Management, Tax, and other Stakeholders
• Good communication skills and demonstrates good time management and organizational skills. Flexible and adaptable to change and deliver the business expectation
• Support the Regional controllers on any regular or Ad-Hoc requirement and be aligned with their expectations
• Support with Group Audit and Internal audit
• First line review of material transactions and reconciliations
• Support the Regional Controllers for the assigned market and oversee the shared services operations for the market
• Provide inputs relating to Intercompany accounting, adjustments, reconciliations, settlements & Issue Resolution
• Establish and maintain relationships with market stakeholders

15 years of education with 10+ years of experience working in a large, multinational finance team or BPO in General Ledger Process, Month-end Close, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, Direct & Indirect Tax, Withholding Tax, Tax Compliance, VAT Netting

• Experienced in Journal entry review and validate backups & coding, Prepaid Accrual, Allocations, FX Accounting, Revaluation, Period end
• Accounting and reporting
• MBA/ ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent)
• Ability to solve problems, demonstrate strong sense of initiative, posses accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
• Must carry experience with SAP/S4HANA. Knowledge of financial reporting system is desirable. e.g., OneStream