Senior Accountant

at  Schneider Electric

Job Description:
Do you dream of working in a company that is driven by a meaningful purpose? An inclusive company that empowers you to do your best and be innovative?
We are a looking for a Senior Accountant to make an impact!
At Schneider Electric, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. We provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Understand the Group’s accounting policies as well as the local accounting and tax system
• Support the accounting operations including:o Perform month-end and quarter-end closing worko Inter-company transaction report and reconciliationo Review project accounting and revenue recognition process in compliance with IFRS requirementso Review of Accounts Reconciliation, Backline certification, adjustment any discrepancies.
• Lead the implementation of best practices on consolidation and internal control team to simplify, standardize and scale our business and global organization
• Work cross functionally with Finance Controller, Legal, Account Payable, Credits, FP&A, Tax and various business owners on policies, processes, and help drive key system initiatives and improvements
• Increase the accuracy of the financial information by ensuring data has been correctly booked and take corrective actions if required
• Support the team for implementation of internal controls in all accounting and tax
• Increase the accuracy of the financial information by ensuring data has been correctly booked and take corrective actions if required
• Support the team for the implementation of internal controls in all accounting and tax
• Working with Share Services teams for daily operations and month end closing activities
• Involve in the end-to-end activities for the entities in charge
• Lead in the statutory audit of the legal entity and work with external auditors to ensure timely audit
• Responsible for GST returns and annual tax filing for the legal entity

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL FOR THIS ROLE?

• Degree in Accounting or ACCA modules
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Familiar with accounting concepts and principles
• Must be able to work independently and self initiated
• Agile and able to adapt quickly
• Able to work under complex and ambiguous environment
• Experience in audit would be preferred
• Proficient in Oracle and/or SAP system is a plus