Product Line Analyst at Weatherford

JOB PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the maintenance of general ledger. Accounts for assigned product lines. This position is accountable for the timely preparation of monthly journal entries and the reconciliation of the accounts and related schedules for assigned product lines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•     Maintain monthly general ledger, including accruals schedules for assigned product lines in line with GAAP to ensure smooth Month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing.
•     Monthly analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts, reporting any variances, wrongly captured costs to the Finance Manager, Financial Controller and Product Line Managers.
•     Prepare & input journal entries (monthly, adjusting, recurring)
•     Prepare Quarterly balance sheet and P&L Fluctuation Analysis 
•     Prepare Monthly expense variance analysis reports for assigned product lines 
•     Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance with SOx and internal policies.
•     Interfacing with Product Line Managers and explaining the product line P&L to them and answering their queries.
•     Prepare audit working papers for assigned Product lines during external/internal audits              
•     Assist in special projects
•     Other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager or the Finance Controller

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc Accounting
• Professional qualifications progression will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS/COMPETENCE

•     3-5 years of relevant experience.
•     Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
•     Strong technical accounting background
•     Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the organization.
•     Strong understanding of the accounting cycle.
•     Intermediate level of Excel and Word skills.
•     Good computer knowledge and excel proficiency
•     Head and heart focused on the job