We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver processes and transactions in compliance with Risk and Financial Control policies.
Deliver Finance Shared Service transactions and transaction corrections accurately processed within the timescales set by SLAs and OLAs. This involves processing transaction corrections, call out process exceptions and provide answers to transaction queries in a timely manner.
Provide reconciled period end Tax data to Tax Team for processing of tax returns.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations within the timescales set by the period end checklist.
At period end, responsible for sub-ledgers reconciled to the general ledger and delivery of complete and accurate trial balances.
Support audit on queries and requests for information.
Provide technical support to Finance and business stakeholders via standard and ad hoc analysis and investigations as and when required.
Contribute subject matter expertise to Finance change projects (including business requirements and user-acceptance test scripting).
Regularly review Finance Shared Service processes for process continuous improvement opportunities.
Deliver small-scale process change projects.
Ensure that any standard operating procedures and process maps utilized to carry out Finance Shared Service processes are accurate and UpToDate.
Ensure that transactions, reconciliations and any supporting documentation are filed and can be recovered in accordance with Financial Control policy.
Enhance Finance and Accounting skills via an agreed and documented development plan.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
1–2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Auditor roles. Preferably within a shared services environment.
Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliation and general ledger processes.
Familiarity with RTR processes and financial reporting.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
High level of accuracy and detail-oriented with strong analytical in processing transactions and preparing reconciliations.
Proactive, communicative, with the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and in teams.
Experience in supporting audit queries and requests for information.
Commitment to enhancing finance and accounting skills through continuous learning and development.
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