This role will be responsible for ensuring the correct US GAAP accounting treatment (and local GAAP where applicable) for activities classified as ‘Hosted’. These would include, but not be limited to, reconciliation, journal preparation and reporting activities in relation to pension/fringe, asset provisions and other judgmental areas, investments, joint ventures, intangible assets and stockholders equity.
This role will also be responsible for ensuring that we maximize the potential from our existing underlying systems (Oracle and BlackLine) and consistently evolve to embrace new technology. In addition, the role will be responsible for ensuring all processes are in adherence to AECOM policies and procedures and compliant with relevant SOX narratives and controls.
This role will report into Financial Controller, MEA
Responsibilities & Duties:
Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting
- Ensure close process, month end review and flux analysis is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
- Preparation of complex and approval of standard monthly reconciliations and journal entries to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the financial statements.
- Timely and accurate reporting, escalation and resolution of reconciling items.
- Develop and prepare reporting, analysis as required and instructed to support Controllership activities.
- Consult and collaborate with other members of the Finance team as required to fulfill daily activities.
- Proactively liaise with GBS towers as required to resolve any issues that arise in the course of work.
- Assist in preparation of disclosures for 10K/10Q.
- Assist in preparation of statutory accounts disclosures for multiple legal entities.
- Create and maintain procedural documentation for all activities.
- Assist with any ad hoc requests from the onshore controllership team.
Auditing and Compliance Monitoring
- Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with relevant local regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with SOX narratives and control documentation.
- Participate in self-testing program to proactively identify and remediate control gaps before audits.
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement changes that generate efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Partner with Finance stakeholders to drive operational efficiencies and process improvement.
- Ensure existing systems (Oracle, BlackLine) are optimized and identify new technology opportunities.
- Deliver on internal KPI’s to deliver a best in class Controllership service.
