Job Summary:
Responsible for performing highly specialized accounting work required to maintain the department’s general ledger. Performs detailed financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements by identifying and analyzing unusual variances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyzes, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner.
- Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
- Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports.
- Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc.
- Reviews existing internal controls on a regular basis and develops new internal controls as necessary.
- Analyzes current procedures and recommends changes to develop and implement best practice accounting procedures.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
This role provides backfill for an established position while the incumbent supports our SAP transformation program. You will step into an existing portfolio, with established processes and the support of an experienced Finance team around you.
It is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys understanding business performance and wants broad exposure across a diverse operational environment. You will work with Finance and business stakeholders across multiple segments, supporting forecasting, planning, month-end reporting and performance analysis.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:Work with business stakeholders across multiple segments to provide financial insights, performance reporting and commercial support.
Own forecasting, budgeting, performance reporting and variance analysis activities for assigned business areas.
Translate financial and operational data into meaningful insights, helping stakeholders understand business performance and the key drivers behind reported results.
Support key financial planning and reporting activities, including annual planning, month-end processes and management reporting.
Assist with financial control activities, including expense analysis, inventory valuation support and data quality reviews.
Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to identify risks, improve reporting processes and support the effective transfer of knowledge throughout the contract period.
Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline. CPA, CA or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in Management Accounting, Commercial Finance, Finance Business Partnering or a similar finance role within a large or complex business environment.
Strong experience in forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting, variance analysis and performance management.
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret financial and operational data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across regular reporting and planning cycles.
Experience supporting operational, service, distribution, logistics, retail, supply chain or manufacturing environments will be highly regarded.
- Competitive salary package
- Participation in an annual variable compensation (bonus) program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive Cummins product training provided
- Onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program available to employees
- Paid Parental Leave (conditions apply)
To view our additional benefits, visit the Cummins careers site.
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