Finance Executive (Fixed Term Contract - 01 Year)

Michelin, the Worldwide leader in Tires, is hiring!

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PURPOSE:

The position is responsible to coordinate and manage the month end activity, GL Clearing and inventory management of Michelin Lanka & under the supervision of the Manager Accounting & Statutory Reporting.

SCOPE:

(a)Drive the accounting processes of Michelin Lanka, Camso Trading and all internal foundations, including month end closure, within the approved financial guidelines of the group/internal standards,

• Provide administration of book to report process of Michelin Lanka to ensure completeness, accuracy and timelines of financial reports.
• Pre review financial statements to improve quality on regular basis.
• Support the Manager to coordinate cross functionally the month end activities in a timely manner to record results for the period.
• Raising issues evolving, accounting guidance to the management team.
• Balance sheet GL clearing on regular basis and keep clean BS.

(b) Be the leading support to the Manager Finance & Reporting to successfully conclude the external audit event on annual basis.

• Statutory reporting and annual audit for Michelin Lanka, Camso trading and the Foundations.
• Ensure timely preparation of supporting documents in accordance with local GAAP/IFRS.
• Prepare background information for regular communications and accounting issues with auditors, internal stakeholders – LB and the Region.

( c) Delivering excellent quality financial reports and analysis of the actual situation to the Group, & the internal Stakeholders.

• Timely completion of Michelin reports, any interim reviews and requests for information for reviews. Review of overall financial compliance with Michelin internal auditors, regional stakeholders. Maintain confidentiality as necessary/guided by the group where applicable.

(d) Be the leading support to the Manager Finance & Reporting to successfully conclude the external audit event on annual basis.

• Statutory reporting and annual audit for Michelin Lanka, Camso trading and the Foundations.
• Ensure timely preparation of supporting documents in accordance with local GAAP/IFRS.
• Prepare background information for regular communications and accounting issues with auditors, internal stakeholders – LB and the Region.

( e) Prepare regulatory financial information to meet submission requirements to government agencies.

To the Central Bank, BOI, Department of Censes & Statistics & Department of Commerce and other Sri Lankan & overseas government agencies for their information needs. Ensure the information submitted are strictly from the approved financial statements and/or approved financial systems maintained by the Group.

(f) Support the Manager and the CFO to maintain strong transparency and open communication on every aspect of finance reporting with the Regional ( AIM) finance team and when necessary only with the LB Finance Team.

• Document all accounting processes in Finance department with clear work instructions as the first responsibility after the appointment.
• Provide highest level of transparency to problems, issues unresolved and solutions.
• Any other finance work as mandated by the Snr Manager finance & reporting.

(g) Inventory control management.

• Managing and controlling inventory provision, ensuring accurate inventory provision.
• Participate in annual inventory count and keep accurate records in SAP.
• By evaluating all aspects and assist manager to do price changes in the SAP environment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor's Degree specialized in Accounting & Finance, Business Management or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Part qualification in CA (SL)/ CIMA (UK)/ ACCA (UK) will be an added advantage.  
• 2- 5 years of relevant experience . 
• Experience in ERP System, preferably in SAP and Knowledge on MS Office package.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability work in a fast -paced environment with a focus on achieving results and meeting deadlines.
• A committed, energetic member with honesty and integrity

Michelin is an equal employment opportunity employer of visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons and people with disabilities. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment application process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com