Senior Accountant - Management Accounting 25% US time

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+ Completes General Accounting activity for a specific country and partners with the business to ensure that the business needs are being met whilst at the same time ensuring that JCI meets all its internal and external reporting and control requirements
+ Complete the preparation and posting of accruals as required as a part of the monthly financial reporting process
+ Complete the balance sheet reconciliation activities per service level agreement
+ Review income statement and balance sheet discrepancies and escalate to management as necessary
+ Perform sales and gross margin reconciliations and accompanying analysis
+ Complete assigned accounting activities to support the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
+ Assist, as needed, with internal and external audits
+ Support  the timely reporting of key financial information; monitor the performance and quality of the activities performed based on agreed Key Performance Indicators ("KPIs") and Service Level Agreements ("SLAs")
+ Ensure compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP accounting rules, where applicable
+ Ensure compliance with JCI accounting policies, procedures and processes
+ Operate within a robust SOX and internal control environment

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* Qualifications

+ Part qualified accountant - in the process of obtaining professional accountancy Qualification such as, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA.
+ Degree in accounting and / or finance.  Local accounting certifications a plus. 
+ 0 - 2 years in an industrial company, preferably in the industrial products sector
+ Strong Accounting background and accuracy
+ MS-Office, SAP, Oracle  & Hyperion experience
+ 25% US time working shift (13,30-22,00)

 
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