Officer- General Accounting

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About The Role

The Officer – Accounting is responsible to be the main point of contact and/or subject matter expert for a specific team/process/substream within a specific process and/or in scope countries. You will be responsible in Staff Quality Review and as first level support for resolving issues.

What you will be doing

People Leadership

• Assisting the Supervisor in Process/Peer Coaching, conduct one on one with coordinator and below, identifying/implementing process training within the Workstreams. Use the programs/activities identified approved by GBSLT in conducting trainings. Checking and reporting that all employees are trained, with proposed action on areas for improvement.
• Implementation and Compliance of GBS strategies, policies, rules, and regulations
  
  

Process Leadership

• Support supervisor with managing specific process, ensure alignment, reporting and communication including appropriate workload allocation, execution of appropriate backup systems, monitoring of volume and productivity.
• Drive, cooperate, manage, and support process improvement projects.
• Set-up and ensure accurate and up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures for all processes.
• Ensure compliance to internal control standards.
• Support incoming transitions by ensuring successful integration of processes into current operations.
  
  

Operations

• Ensure that all SLAs and KPIs are met.
• Assist the supervisor in monitoring and leading day-to-day operational tasks.
• Provide accurate internal and external operational performance reporting to include issues/escalations and KPIs of specific team/process/sub stream.
• Support in monitoring of team attendance including leaves and overtime.
• Recording, analysis, and review of data in system related to general ledger record keeping (Manual Journal Entries, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, etc.)
• Prepare & Review Balance Sheet Reconciliations, perform Balance Sheet Maintenance (clearing and monitoring of open items), and account analysis/reporting.
• Perform end-to-end Fixed Assets management.
• Perform Intercompany Processes including Mismatch Investigations
• Perform Month End Activities & ensure month end checklist is completed.
• Assist in providing internal and external audit requirement.
• Respond to GA inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate with other workstreams, as necessary.
• Research and resolve exceptions and issues.
• Ensure stakeholder needs against agreed SLAs are met.
• Lead and facilitate weekly and/or pre-close/post close stakeholder meeting with key regional contacts for a purpose to gather feedback and agreed action plans.
  
  

Ad Hoc Duties

• Participate in OHI Survey and Employee Engagement Activities as initiated by Admin, HR, and Management.
• Administrative tasks as required.
  
  

What you will bring

• At least 3 years of relevant experience within the Finance / Accounting department of a large corporate organisation, including 1 year of coaching/teaching experience
• Possess strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices and internal policy
• Well versed with ERP and other business / accounting tools
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills (proficiency in conversational and business english language both written and verbal).
  
  

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.