At the Coca-Cola Company, we are a center of excellence who work collaboratively to find new and innovative ways to strategically move the business forward by balancing the short-term results and long-term sustainability while proactively leading, shaping, and creating system value. We set the standards and policies for the Company and we’re looking for candidates with a proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data to make a global impact for some of the most recognized brands in the world.
In this role you’ll steward internal control environments, developing productivity initiatives and reviewing capital projects/strategy, as well as be accountable for the annual business planning and monthly rolling estimate process.
What You’ll Do for Us
Financial Record keeping:
* Ensure the managed Services provider maintains accurate and up-to-date financial records for the assigned legal entity pertaining to USGAAP reporting entries.
* Liaise with Process teams and Managers to ensure all transactions are correctly reported.
* Record and classify financial transactions, including income, expenses, and assets.
* Maintain the statutory reporting ledger for the assigned legal entity.
Financial Reporting:
* Prepare and review financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
* Ensure financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and other relevant regulations including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Certification and sign off of Actual results.
* Provide input on USGAAP Corporate submissions, where required.
Month-End and Year-End Close:
* Coordinate and execute the month-end and year-end closing processes for the legal entity alongside the manage services provider and wider GV RTR Team.
* Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies as necessary including validation checks and balance sheet movement analysis that ensure accuracy and completeness of the financial close process within the entity.
Tax Compliance:
* Assist in the preparation and filing of tax returns for the assigned legal entity working closely with the tax specialist teams.
* Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance, supported by the GV Tax Teams.
Financial Analysis:
* Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
* Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
Compliance and Regulation:
* Stay updated on relevant accounting standards, tax laws, and regulations.
* Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
Process Improvement:
* Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the financial close process.
* Implement best practices and automation where applicable.
* Work on team-specific initiatives to drive productivity.
Audit Support:
* Cooperation with EY, Third Party service providers, tax departments to complete tax and statutory audits.
* Assist in the preparation and coordination of external audits.
* Address audit inquiries and provide documentation as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with MBA and/or CIMA/ACCA/ACA preferred.
* 5+ PQE years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or auditing, with a strong background in financial analysis and regulatory compliance. Previous experience in an accountant or financial reporting role of a large and diverse group of companies.
* Strong organizational and planning abilities, teamwork, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and execute strategies.
* Change management leadership across multiple business functions with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization.
* Advanced financial analysis and problem-solving skills – the ability to explore strategic options, developing creative solutions to complex business issues, and/or supporting decision-making.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
* Working knowledge of internal control principles.
* Good knowledge of USGAAP and UK GAAP/IFRS.
* Must be highly proficient in use of SAP, Excel, and Access.
What We Can Do for You:
* Leadership Development: Our Company’s purpose clearly speaks to the importance of leadership. We feel everyone has potential to be a great leader at Coca-Cola and have set the bar high.
* Total Rewards: Our benefits, called Total Rewards, is about the total value of working at The Coca-Cola Company. It is focused on the complete package of pay, benefits, learning and personal support you receive as a Coca-Cola employee.
* Learning & Development: At The Coca-Cola Company we believe innovation can't happen without continuous learning and we provide our employees many ways to grow professional and personally.
Skills:
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); Audit Management; Accounting Standards; Auditing; Statutory Auditing; Statutory Reporting; Accounting Practices; Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Dynamics 365 Finance; Audit Planning; Statutory Accounting; Dynamics 365 F&O
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