General Finance Specialist at Vertiv

Purpose of the Role

• The General Finance Specialist will be responsible for monitoring all financial data, maintaining day-to-day accounting activities, and ensuring monthly financial reporting is accurate, reliable, and complete.
• Working within a dynamic finance team, you will play a key role in statutory compliance, financial reporting, audit support, cash flow management, and monthly close activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the Accounts Payable function operated through Vertiv's centralized shared services team.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register in compliance with local GAAP and US GAAP requirements.
• Manage CAPEX tracking and reporting.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of Accounts Payable ledgers.
• Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations, petty cash records, and daily bank balance reporting.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow actuals and forecasts.
• Process intercompany billings and recharges, including indirect sales commissions.
• Manage POC clearing and invoice receipts for foreign suppliers.
• Prepare, analyse, and ensure the completeness of month-end reporting packages.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and revaluations.
• Prepare statutory returns and schedules for: 
  • VAT
  • PAYE
  • Withholding Tax (WHT)
• Liaise with external auditors and coordinate audit requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules and support the statutory audit process.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements and related filings.
• Perform HFM reporting and journal uploads.
• Support margin analysis reporting and financial trend analysis.
• Manage import/export accounting transactions.
• Perform NLF calculations and related financial reporting activities.
• Support ongoing compliance, reporting, and ad-hoc finance projects as required.

What You'll Bring
Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Fully qualified ICAN professional certification.
• 7-8 years' accounting experience in a multinational or complex business environment.
• Strong experience in: 
  • Month-end close activities
  • Financial reporting
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Tax compliance
  • Audit support and coordination
  • Cash flow management
• Working knowledge of: 
  • VAT
  • PAYE
  • Withholding Tax (WHT)
  • Statutory filing requirements
• Experience working with Oracle ERP.
• Experience with HFM / Hyperion Financial Management reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience within an international or multinational organisation.
• Exposure to US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting external audits and tax authority audits.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Practical accounting and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Strong compliance and governance mindset.
• Ability to identify issues proactively and provide effective solutions.