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The core role of the Financial Accountant is to assist with the preparation of more routine financial reports, process journal entries and the accounting month-end, as well as prepare balance sheet reconciliations. This primary objective of this role is to report on costs, productivity, margins, and expenditures, as well as offer financial recommendations. This role may also assist with the management and preparation of budgets.

Working at NTT

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes past performance financial data and prepares budgets and forecasts for business unit management.
• Conducts thorough cost variance analysis for assigned business units to pinpoint discrepancies in trends and takes corrective action as required.
• Actively supports the management of overall financial forecasting processes.
• Reviews financial records to ensure they comply with company policies and accounting principles.
• Undertakes regular reviews of the accuracy of regulatory calculations and submissions.
• Reconciles accounts, resolves discrepancies, and collaborates across various finance and non-finance functions.
• Analyzes journals, produces data analysis and reports and assists with variance analysis.
• Assembles the annual audit information for external auditors.
• As a partner in the accounting process, recommends how to improve efficiency using automation.
• Implements effective financial controls, including systems reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of reported figures.
• Processes month-end activities which include the preparation and processing of month-end journal entries, processing loan and bank account entries and reconciling these accounts and executing a variety of actions in the accounting system.
• Supports in handling diverse ad hoc accounting tasks as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to self-manage
• Displays good planning and organisation abilities
• Demonstrates good attention to detail
• Deadline driven and contributes to the success of the team
• Ability to cope with stressful situations
• Ability to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organisation
• Takes own initiative with a solutions-orientated approach
• Maintains a high standard of accuracy and quality
• Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and be a knowledge expert
• Strong analytical skills, and an ability to understand underlying business drivers and provide actionable insights based on own analysis
• Seasoned working knowledge of accounting practices and principles

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or related

Required Experience:

• Seasoned demonstrated experience gained in a similar position
• Seasoned demonstrated experience gained within a Finance function within a information technology organisation

Skills Summary

Accounting Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Financial Auditing, Financial Controlling, Financial Procedures, Financial Processes, Regulatory Submissions