Financial Statements & Accounting / Reporting Standards / Group Policies:

Assists the Accounts Manager in review of the existing accounting policies and help in drafting / amending them and creating accounting policies for automotive specific areas.

Assisting with the implementation of new accounting policy requirements through producing detailed technical analysis in this area and contributing to Group discussions as subject matter expert.

Monthly Closing and GL Reviews:

To monitor closing of books on a monthly basis with other SSF teams and ensure recognition of robust financials within the group timelines.

Drive continuous improvement in monthly closing activities to ensure quality financials for business units.

Balance Sheet substantiation / Trial Balance Reviews:

Support Accounts Manager to carry out detailed review of key automotive accounts in Trial Balance and ensure substantiation of balances appearing against it.

• Control framework and standards (substantiation)
• Divisional Financial close (Attestation)
• Entity performance Scorecards
• Issue log / resolution plan & progress report
• SSF KPI / SLA Governance
• Collection Infrastructure
• Insurance requirements
• Master Data Liaison
• Tax Support
• Treasury Support
• Credit Support
• Leasing Support

Robust SSF towers processes:

Ensure robust SSF process tower processes through

• Standardizing the accounting process,
• Regular key account reconciliations,
• Improved Fixed Asset management,
• Improve month-end process & related reporting.

External Audit:

To coordinate external Audit of the automotive entity by providing relevant explanations and schedules to Auditors and ensure smooth completion.

Coordinate with other teams in SSF and ensure that auditor’s requirements are being provided in a timely and accurate manner.

Finance Function / Overseas support:

Provide support for overseas entities by reviewing the current processes and sharing best practices and processes in improving the standards.