[Hiring] Accounting Associate @NTT DATA Services

Role Description

The Associate Financial Accountant is an entry level role, responsible for receiving direction from management and generally deals with low complexity accounting functions. The primary objective of this role is to support the management, reconciliation and collection of outstanding amounts from clients, preparing financial reports, processing journal entries and the accounting month end.

• Under supervision, assists with implementing, controlling, and monitoring of periodic compliance testing.
• Actively supports the management of overall financial forecasting processes.
• Under supervision reviews financial records to ensure they comply with company policies and accounting principles.
• Assists with reconciling accounts, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating across various finance and non-finance functions.
• Supports with analyzing journals, producing data analysis and reports and assists with variance analysis.
• Assembles the annual audit information for external auditors.
• Assists with implementing effective financial controls, including systems reconciliations and ensuring the integrity of reported figures.
• Proactively supports the activities of the accounts receivable function within the assigned business unit.
• May assist with reviewing the credit vetting process by ensuring that new accounts are opened in line with financial procedures.
• Performs any other relevant task as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Good interpersonal skills and displays good planning and organizing abilities.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Deadline driven with the ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Takes own initiative and has a solutions-orientated approach.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and quality.
• Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• Entry level experience gained in similar role preferably within a similar global organization.
• Entry level financial accounting experience.
• Entry level experience working on financial systems / software.