Total 103 Director/C-Level Accounting / Auditing job vacancies

Part-time position.

Strictly no work on Public Holidays.

Role assumes:

- weekly Board of Directors meetings;

- negotiations;

- supervising a local team;

- checking incoming correspondence (physical and digital);

- sending outgoing correspondence (physical and digital);

- quarterly management accounts review.

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CLA is currently seeking an Audit Director or Manager to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in Connecticut. Our SLG group is one of the fastest growing practice areas within CLA consisting of 600 professionals serving over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Director/Manager role:

• Manage and develop relationships with great clients.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue to positively impact their community.
• Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.
• Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.
• Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence.
• Communicate important developments to the engagement principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

What you will need:

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing governmental audits and Single audits strongly preferred
• CPA license certification is required.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.

The role will be responsible for a broad spectrum of managerial tasks, including supervision and guidance for the client service team, client and personnel management, as well as supporting key business activities in growing our presence in the local market.

• Manage multiple fund relationships, including supervision of various client service teams ensuring meeting of all client deliverables
• Responsible for quality and timeline delivery of services to clients. This includes:
• Review fund governing documents, offering documents, subscription documents, side letters, and investment management agreements, to ensure proper application of fund terms
• Review work paper files for accuracy and completeness, including capital activity, investment activity, income and expense accruals, valuation adjustments, etc.
• Develop/maintain robust review procedures around deliverables
• Responsible for the supervision of team members under your charge and this includes:
• Providing guidance and direction to staff on all technical and client-service-related topics
• Develop and support targeted, continuing education for all direct reports
• KPI setting, performance and career management
• Participate in new business discussions with prospects and existing clients
• Active participation in identifying and developing local opportunities and network through industry or proprietary marketing events
• Support corporate goals and business/departmental initiatives

Job Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 8+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on alternative investments funds – private markets experience a plus
• CPA designation a plus
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of accounting, specifically with respect to alternative investment funds, with a focus on private markets funds
• Knowledge of IFRS. Knowledge of other accounting standards is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience supervising team of professional staff
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Excel skills
• Team player

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
• The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
• Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Director of Internal Audit fulfills a key role in assisting the University to maintain a high standard of financial and operational effectiveness. The Director is responsible for evaluating enterprise risk; conducting an effective program of internal audits to help identify and then mitigate risk; identifying opportunities to improve controls and operational efficiency; and serving as an expert resource to promote and instill effective controls, best industry practices, and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. The Director is a key strategic business partner and trusted advisor to academic and business unit leaders who have responsibility for programs involving complex financial, operational, compliance, and information systems components.

The Director will execute their audit plans with the assistance of either an internal staff auditor or by providing assignments and oversight to outsourced auditors as authorized by the VP of Finance. The Director is responsible for preparing periodic reports and presentations for officers of the University and/or for the Board of Trustees’ Audit, Finance, and Development Committee; including plans for proposed internal audits, results of completed audits, and informational briefings on relevant    trends and best practices. The Director may also be called upon to provide technical assistance to support special projects, search committees, and evaluations of vendor products.

Operationally, the Director of Internal Audit reports to the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, and has a direct reporting relationship to the President and to the Board of Trustees.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage outside expertise to perform an enterprise risk assessment with the goal of prioritizing areas having the highest level of risk for internal audit.
• Gain senior management and/or board consensus around the risk assessment and, informed in part by the assessment, develop long-term and near-term plans for proposed audits of specific programs or processes.
• Design and implement internal audit projects including those that involve financial, operational and compliance matters, beginning with a statement of objectives and proposed work plan, and continuing through entrance conference, field work, analysis, and draft and final reports.
• In the absence of additional audit staff, engage external auditors with expertise in a specified audit area and oversee their assignment(s) and reporting.
• Prepare and submit summary reports to the President and Vice President for Finance & Treasurer after completion of each audit project, including recommendations for improvement.
• Review findings with the functional owner and conduct periodic follow-up on closed audits to ensure that the agreed   upon recommendations have been satisfactorily addressed.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to bring professional experience, best practices, analysis, and research to bear on proposed or emerging programs, data systems, financial policies, and regulatory compliance practices.
• Serve on standing or ad hoc committees, including search panels, vendor evaluations, compliance oversight task forces, and advisory groups as requested.
• Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards, and remains abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into its responsibilities and plans.
• Oversee Internal Audit's participation in critical business and technology initiatives and projects, ensuring that audit's perspective is effectively voiced and appropriate controls are designed and implemented on a proactive basis.
• Implement and maintain audit software leveraging support from the information systems group when needed.
• Contribute to, or coordinate as appropriate, the activities of the University's external audit firm including determining how best to leverage the work and results produced by the internal audit department. In addition, follow up on findings and recommendations made to the University by its external audit firm, to ensure they are satisfactorily addressed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience as an internal or external auditor, including performing audits of internal controls within organizations similar in complexity to Montclair State University (Montclair).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of enterprise risk assessment in an institution of similar complexity to Montclair.
• Knowledge of standards promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Excellent computing skills including spreadsheet, project management, and presentation tools.
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills, including articulating rationales for performing audits, preparing draft findings, and presenting final results in detailed or executive summary format.
• Unwavering integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Ability and willingness to adopt a high-level, institutional perspective while also working independently in a hands-on, results-oriented fashion.

PREFERRED:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Undergraduate or Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Certifications relevant to the position, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Relevant experience in an institution of higher education, not-for-profit, or government organization of a size and complexity similar to Montclair.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of enterprise information systems (such as PeopleSoft, Banner, Workday, Oracle, or SAP products), including their use in the design and execution of audits.
• Ability to work independently with academic/program and administrative personnel at multiple levels, such as vice presidents, deans/business unit heads, program managers, and others within a decentralized environment.
• The sound judgment and flexibility that is needed to develop appropriate but pragmatic solutions within an organization that is highly decentralized and continuously evolving.
• Experience in preparing, or assisting and advising business units to prepare, policy and procedure documents that include attention to internal control matters.
• Expertise in tax matters as applicable to exempt organizations, such as post-bond issuance compliance, UBIT, and tax reporting for non-resident aliens.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise information systems and related systems development and operational controls, with experience in systems testing and auditing.
• Expertise in data and information systems risk assessment and mitigation techniques.
• Experience with compliance and auditing requirements within a health care institution, such as a    hospital, research laboratory, or patient clinic.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

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Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CLA is currently seeking an Audit Manager/Director to join our growing Oregon or Washington offices in the Healthcare industry!

How you’ll create opportunities in this Healthcare Audit Manage/Director role:

• Have the opportunity to be a leader on the local Health Care and Life Sciences leadership team that has over 100 years of combined experience serving Health Care and Life Sciences organizations. Come be a key team player and contribute to our future growth!
• Collaborate with national Health Care and Life Sciences teams – this collaboration will provide you access to turnkey solutions that will enable you to identify market opportunities and deliver uncommon solutions to the clients you serve.
• Did you know the Health Care and Life Sciences practice has grown significant client relationships in each Health Care and Life Sciences segment CLA serves? This enables you to choose your career path within the Health Care and Life Sciences team. Our local team has four distinct segments it serves, Senior Living and Care, Hospitals and Health Systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers and Physicians and Dental Practices – all which have experienced average annual double digit growth over the last 10 years.
• Did you know that 2023 is the year of the client at CLA? By joining the Health Care and Life Sciences group you will have the opportunity to bring impact to the clients you serve by bringing solutions they seek in these uncommon times.
• Manage and develop relationships with great clients.
• Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.
• Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.
• Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence.
• Communicate important developments to the engagement principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

What you will need:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• You have an active CPA license.
• You have at least six years of experience in a large professional services or public accounting firm driving strategic management with emphasis in financial statement preparation
• Knowledge and experience of audit, accounting and tax concepts
• You jump at the chance to help others and you’re ready to lead a team of high-performing people.
• You have a knack for solving issues and can confidently bring solutions to the table.
• You love public accounting!

Compensation Strategy: Our approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth.  We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people.  Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.  These same factors may cause starting pay to be below or above the posted range.  For Washington, the range for this position is $88,000 to $152,000.

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Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.

What We Do
As the third line of defense, Internal Audit’s mission is to independently assess the firm’s internal control structure, including the firm’s governance processes and controls, and risk management and capital and anti-financial crime frameworks, raise awareness of control risk and monitor the implementation of management’s control measures. In doing so, internal Audit:

• Communicates and reports on the effectiveness of the firm’s governance, risk management and controls that mitigate current and evolving risk
• Raise awareness of control risk
• Assesses the firm’s control culture and conduct risks; and
• Monitors management’s implementation of control measures

Goldman Sachs Internal Audit is organized into global teams comprising business and technology auditors to cover all the firm’s businesses and functions, including Global Markets, investment banking, consumer and investment management, risk management, finance, cyber-security and technology risk, and engineering.

Who We Look For
Goldman Sachs Internal Auditors demonstrate strong risk and control mindsets, analytical, exercise professional skepticism and are able to challenge and discuss effectively with management on risks and control measures. We look for individuals who enjoy learning about audit, businesses and functions, have innovative and creative mindsets to adopt analytical techniques to enhance audit techniques, building relationships and are able to evolve and thrive in teamwork and in a fast-paced global environment.

Global Markets - Technology Audit

As a Global Banking & Markets Engineering auditor, you will be involved in auditing various technology systems / applications used within the firm to provide assurance on the application controls related to Front Office like trade booking, Operations applications, data quality, data flows, data calculation processes used for regulatory reporting, along with other General Technology Controls including Application entitlement, Data Retention and Software Change Management.

Your Impact

As part of the third line of defense, you will be involved in independently assessing the firm’s overall control environment, and communicating the results to the firm’s local and global management the effectiveness of the firm’s controls that mitigate current and emerging risks, and monitoring the management’s implementation of control measures. In doing so, you are supporting the provision of independent, objective and timely assurance around the firm’s internal control structure, and supporting the Audit Committee, the Board of Directors and Risk Committee in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas, its products, and supporting functions
• Lead planning and scoping processes and discussions, including meeting with stakeholders to understand key business processes and identify key risks and controls for assessment
• Oversee audit testing execution to ensure audit fieldwork is focused on the right areas and documentation meets high quality standards
• Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment
• Prepare commercially effective audit conclusions and findings, and present to Internal Audit senior management and business stakeholders
• Manage open audit issues and their resolution
• Lead continuous monitoring processes, including regular meetings with stakeholders to assess changes in the control environment, impact of incidents and other matters that may impact coverage scope areas and the audit plan; develop executive summaries for discussion and presentation to senior audit management
• Participate in department-wide initiatives aimed at continually improving Internal Audit's processes and supporting infrastructure
• Assist with leadership and oversight of local team members

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a technology auditor focusing on Financial Services Technology audit
• BE/B Tech/BSc or equivalent University degree in Information Technology
• Ability to review / develop code (Java, C++, Python, etc.)
• Written and verbal communication skills a must; strong interpersonal skills essential. Job requires frequent interaction with senior technology management
• Understanding of software development concepts and system architecture
• High level understanding of databases, operating systems and messaging
• Proficiency in using and building data analytics
• Must be able to multitask while managing both time and work load

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Risk and Control environment and financial products
• Experience with Data Analytics tools and techniques
• Relevant certification or industry accreditation (e.g. CISA,CISM,CISSP,etc)
• Knowledge of Financial Products and Services
• Project Management skills

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

Working Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm

Location:City Hall

Job Highlights:Flexi work arrangement, Flexi health benefits, Annual company trip, Office carpark, Leaves, etc

Job Description & Requirements:

1. Provide leadership, job assignment, mentorship and QA on the work deliverables of the junior staff
2. Strong domain knowledge on Singapore Accounting Standards, GST, policies and principles
3. Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements
4. Proficient in client management and services
5. Assist in Business Development, Organisation Strategies and Planning Activities
6. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of operations
7. Develop and monitor KPIs to measure and drive performance across accounting, tax and HR functions
8. Proficient in both English and Chinese

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Possess recognized Accountancy Degree or equivalent Professional Qualification
• Minimum of 8 years relevant working experience
• Possess CPA and Chartered Accountant status
• Proven track record in senior leadership role overseeing accounting, tax and HR functions
• Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of accounting principles and financial management
• Extensive experience in Tax advisory, Tax Filling and Tax Planning
• Up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulations
• Proficiency in using Cloud Accounting Software (Xero, Quickbooks, etc)
• Experience working in Accounting and Tax Service Provider environment

Job Overview

This role will suit a highly motivated finance professional driven to deliver results and a passion for developing people to extract their potential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day financial operations, coordinate month-end activities with the local accounting and finance teams and take ownership for the monthly reporting.

• Provide high quality reporting and analysis to be used both internally and externally.

• Ensure robust Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed.

• Develop systems, process, and controls to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Represent Accounting & Finance at internal and external audit meetings.

• Lead Statutory audits, grant discussions with local authorities and other external representatives as required.

• SOX sign off for business units.

• Partners with regional management, advising and developing processes to support reporting needs of the organization.

• Coach and mentor staff to improve performance.

• Complete ad-hoc analysis as requested by senior management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technically strong in IFRS. Strong knowledge of accounting policy and procedures

• Excellent oral and written communications and strong leadership skills

• Ability to build long term relationships with non-financial stakeholders.

• Knowledge of financial systems, Peoplesoft and Hyperion an advantage

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• High level of integrity and self-confidence

• Continuous Process Improvement mindset

Qualifications

• A fully qualified Accountant CA / ACCA / CIMA or Qualified by Experience

• 3 / 5 Years Progressive PQE

• Previous experience of working in or with Life Science or Manufacturing Organisations advantageous

Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, creates connected intelligence by combining our expertise, technology and analytics - this fuels unparalleled research & development solutions. We uphold a deep commitment to patients, sites, customers, and each other. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers 

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.

Our Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Mental health coverage
• Quarterly Wellness stipend
• Fertility benefits
• Complete list of benefits here

CLA is currently seeking an Audit Manager or Director to join our State and Local Government (SLG) practice in Austin, TX. Our SLG group is one of the fastest growing practice areas within CLA consisting of 600 professionals serving over 2100 local, county, and state government agencies.

How you’ll create opportunities in this Audit Manager/Director role:

• Manage and develop relationships with great clients.
• Assist clients in obtaining necessary funding to continue to positively impact their community.
• Assist clients with meeting their audit and financial planning objectives by using a range of tools.
• Be creative with staff development, mentoring, and overseeing client engagement teams.
• Lead the engagement progress by monitoring time budgets and deadlines for adherence.
• Communicate important developments to the engagement principal along with facts, conclusions, and recommendations.

What you will need:

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• You have a minimum of 6 years of public accounting experience with emphasis in financial statement preparation and audits.
• Experience leading teams of high performing people and managing governmental audits and Single audits strongly preferred
• CPA license certification is required.

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Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
 
Click here to learn about your hiring rights.

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer /AA Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
 
Click here to learn about your hiring rights.

Wellness at CLA

To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.

To view a complete list of benefits click here.

Master Data Management

1. Manages the design and execution of efficient daily master data processes; works with organizational stakeholders to establish Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) to define acceptable timing for service delivery.
2. Designs, implements and enforces all applicable controls related to master data processes and master data standards.
3. Facilitates the finance data governance team.
4. Manages a team of master data analysts/specialists, providing training, feedback, and monitoring process discipline and performance against SLA’s.
5. Manage and drive responsibilities to Master Data team, establishing strong relationships with business contacts, and making decisions based on results

Import/Export Associate:

1. Collects and analyses compliance data for trends and potential cost savings
2. Analyses import/export data for internal and external charges.
3. Involved with guidance and training to the supply chain, commodity, and procurement and program management functions, ensuring that the latest practices and procedures are followed.

Finance and Accounting Digital Business

1. Lead for technical accounting and controllership in support of digital business.
2. Implementation of policies with the financial leadership team based out of worldwide Amazon locations and will lead and motivate project teams.

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, MIS
• 10 Years of experience in retail business – Commercial or finance function is advantage
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in export sales transaction.
• Has experience in large scale of ERP projects or has direct background in managing Master data
• Retail Business knowledge, Business process and relevant Functional knowledge
• Can apply analytical skills in dealing with issues that are not readily defined
• Strong Analytical skills and problem solving skills (quantitative and qualitative)
• Good Decision Making
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact successfully within organization.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage and achieve target independently and proactively in a fast‐paced work environment.

Your job duties will include:

Managing the full spectrum of financial accounting and reporting. Managing and supervising the accounting team and provide day-to-day supervision and financial controls:

• Accounts Payable and Purchasing
• Project Accounting and Customer Invoicing
• Bank and Credit Card Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Statutory and Tax Reporting and Compliance

Driving process improvement and efficiencies within the team

Manage and provide ongoing training to accounting personnel

Being responsible for tax planning and filing annual corporate income tax return as well as quarterly or monthly GST/ VAT returns as required and the Australia BAS filing

Presenting recommendations to management for financial improvements

Oversees and reviews accounting tasks, including payroll, and compliance

Driving accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end closing

Generating month-end and quarter-end financial reports

Working with appointed external auditor for completion of an audit

Reviewing income tax filings and perform a tax to book reconciliation

Performing other related duties as necessary

·       Prepare/ review Management Accounts, customized reporting packages, Statutory Accounts

·       Prepare/ review monthly payroll and other expense disbursements, as well as year-end remuneration returns and tax clearance

·       Prepare/ review GST returns, corporate tax return, withholding tax and COR

·       Prepare/ review administrative/ payment processing

·       Liaise with auditors and regulators, answering queries of behalf of clients

·       Responsible for billings, fee negotiations and recovery for each client engagement

·       To set and manage the deadlines of the portfolios of clients in accordance with the agreed calendar defined for each client

·       Provide excellent client service and ensure deliverables timelines are met.

·       Monitor and control the workload of the team

·       Communicate effectively with the team to ensure they are aware of deadlines and expectations in terms of timing

·       Identify training needs and opportunities within the team.

·       Ensure that Ocorian policy and procedure are adhered to

·       Review current process flow for improvements and assist in the implementation of recommendations

·       Identify problems and issues and apply problem solving skills to provide solutions

·       Participate in new client prospects meetings, when required, and the subsequent onboarding process.

·       And any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role

·       Your job scope of job may be revised at the discretion of the Company according to the needs of the business.

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We invite highly motivated and dynamic professionals with relevant experience to join our Assurance and Risk Consulting Team. Our Team comprises professionals who helps our clients manage their business risks through the review and analysis of risks and controls within their business processes and the testing of these controls. Our professionals typically assist clients in developing risk based internal audit plans and undertake internal audit reviews of the business processes. We believe in adding value, and our recommendations help our clients better manage their risks through the strengthening of business process controls. Successful candidates will have the opportunity of working on internal audit assignments in various industries, within Asia Pacific and beyond.

The successful candidate will be:

• Advising clients on internal control and business process improvements
• Providing other advisory services such as control self-assessment, corporate governance, enterprise risk assessment projects
• Travel overseas to perform on-site reviews together with other KPMG offices, where applicable
• Assisting in business development activities to build a steady pipeline of opportunities and wins
• Coaching, mentoring and providing guidance to staff on career and personal development
• Having opportunities to broaden own development and greater exposure to relevant services within the Assurance and Risk Consulting Team

The ideal candidate should:

• Preferably 7 to 10+ years of relevant experience, providing assurance and advisory services
• Possess a degree in Accountancy or equivalent (CPA/CIA preferred) and a minimum of 6 years’ experience in business controls, commercial internal audit or external audit in an international public accounting firm and/or a reputable multinational company
• Preferably have a good understanding of internal controls, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles coupled with experience in a variety of industries such as real estate, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing industries; knowledge of treasury operations
• Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities and be responsible for leading audit, advisory and other ad-hoc assignments and ensure quality and timely delivery. This would include executing fieldwork where needed
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present ideas and results to technical and non-technical audiences, which include audit committees and senior management
• Have good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Provide coaching and over-sight to team members and proactively identify staff development opportunities
• Possess strong project and client management abilities
• Be willing to travel locally or regionally
• Be innovative and resourceful with strong interpersonal, organisational, presentation and report writing skills, have a naturally inquisitive mind and be able to think “outside the box”

Associate Director Technical Accounting

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an Associate Director, Technical Accounting supporting our Finance Reporting & Accounting (FRA) team, you will be trusted to assist the Heads of FRA Operations, Technical Accounting, Consolidation and Reporting, and External Reporting in ensuring accounting compliance with IFRS. This Associate Director is also responsible for reviewing potential Business Development & Licensing and Merger & Acquisitions deals for optimal accounting treatment, and assisting in the financial due diligence on these transactions. This role also processes monthly analysis/review of financial statements, including balance sheet, cash flows, summary of intangible assets, and other income and expense.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Provide assistance in the quarterly and annual intangible impairment review/testing procedures; maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley Act processes for FRA Operations global controls; and various monthly/quarterly reporting activities for the FRA Operations.
• Provide accounting / reporting support as SPOC/Subject Matter Expert for identified function, region, and for identified areas of technical accounting.
• Responsible for accounting compliance with IFRS as interpreted by Group and includes the following:
  • Monitoring developments in IFRS and US GAAP and setting accounting policies for FRA Operations in conjunction with Group and communicating these policies to the local entities, FRA Operations, Business Units (BU’s) function, etc.
  • Investigating financial accounting policy issues, recommending, and implementing actions as appropriate.
  • Providing technical accounting support to local entities, regions and functions (in line with the responsibility matrix) for complex / significant matters, preparing / reviewing appropriate accounting documentation (Accounting Position Paper) in line with matrix for approval of accounting issues.
  • Responsibility for impairment reviews (critical review of data provided by other functions, challenging assumptions, meeting with business partners, preparation of supporting documentation, coordination of reviews by management and PwC and following up on any review issues).
  • Reviewing potential Business, Development & Licensing (BD&L) for FRA Operations deals in order to assess the accounting treatment under IFRS, preparation of accounting documentation for the deals / review and sign off accounting documentation.
  • Reviewing potential acquisitions, to provide the M&A team with input on any accounting implications, preparing purchase price accounting and relevant acquisition models for completed FRA Operations acquisitions, obtaining appropriate sign offs as required under Sarbanes-Oxley.
  • Maintaining the various requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for the FRA Operations in conjunction with established processes.
  • Responsible for analyzing the FRA Operations and balance sheet, cash flow, other operating income and expense, intangible assets and provisions, and other elements associated with the specific activities of functions supported by FRA Operations TA (including product costing and development) and driving improvements in the process and presentation of the output.
  • Rolling out improvements in the process and documentation to the Regions and local entities as appropriate.
  • Supporting IFRS to US GAAP conversion readiness.
  • Preparing and/or reviewing training material content for FRA, including instructing assigned sessions.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• CPA Certification/Chartered Accountant
• Accounting experience – Public and Industry
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS (GAAP), accounting and financial reporting requirements
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting, auditing and financial process engineering, with record of strong control focus
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, influencing and management skills
• Proficient ERP knowledge (SAP)
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience working with shared services teams

How You Can Thrive At Alcon:

• Benefit from a growing, innovative environment.
• Sharpen your current skills and gain exposure within different areas of the business.
• Focused and strategic growth and development opportunities.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight and improve lives!
• Work Hours: Standard Hours, Monday-Friday
• Travel Requirements: 5%
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.