Sr. Finance Accountant

MSX International Groupis the leading global provider of outsourced business solutions for the automotive industry making business in more than 80 countries. MSXI’s deep industry expertise combined with advanced data analytics and custom software solutions improve the performance of automotive dealership networks by increasing revenue, reducing cost, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Job Description

Purpose of the Position:

Support the Financial Coordinator and the Financial Manager in monitoring the financial condition of the business in maximizing return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The incumbent will join the Finance team in an experienced capacity, bringing prior knowledge of financial processes and contributing immediately across general accounting and purchasing activities. The role is fully operational and hands-on, with active involvement in the following responsibilities:

Accountability in managing the finance tasks and compliance matters including;

• Perform accounting functions, bookkeeping, and supporting month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Perform day to day bookkeeping in accordance with generally-accepted accounting principles
• Support in preparation and analysis of financial statements, including profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and statements of financial position
• Support the achievement of the annual audits
• Perform precise and timely bank reconciliation

Responsibility in compiling business results, cash flow reports and support business forecasts including;

• Support the Finance team in reviewing monthly revenue, unbilled debtor calculation, deferred income.
• Manage business relationship with the banks
• Prepare and manage the cash flow forecast and deviation analysis

The role will include responsibilities at procurement level also including:

• Ensure that procurement process and routines are in place as per Company policies. Give constant contribution on policies improvement.
• Manage the purchasing process including supplier qualification, purchase orders, goods in, supplier payment. Negotiating with suppliers, ensuring an effective and sustainable procurement relationships.
• Support the Financial Manager for the medium and long term planning of the procurement strategy
• Support the Financial Manager in discovering profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships.
• Maintain the supplier list qualification database.
• Support the achievement of the annual quality and compliance audit.
• Examine and test existing contracts in order to identify risk elements or opportunities of improvement.

University Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or other related fields

• Proficiency with ERP accounting systems
• Strong knowledge of Account Payables /Account Receivables< processes
• Experience in financial report preparation
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong proficiency in Excel.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork attitude
• Excellent verbal and active listening communication skills
• Solid relational and interpersonal skills

Experiences:

Experience in in auditing, accounting/finance

Languages

English (nearly fluent)

Additional Information

With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide industry leading expertise that spans:

• Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
• Actionable Insights
• Learning Solutions

Our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market.

The MSX Purpose

To empower Movers and Makers to thrive in our ever-changing world

The MSX Mission

To harness our expertise in mobility, the creativity of our global teams, and the power of technology, to craft tailored, sustainable and innovative solutions.

The MSX Vision

To be the clients’ first choice, recognized for our operational excellence and commitment to driving change and innovation in the mobility industry.

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.