Financial Accounting

Management of Mas Global Services, ICTC, and Accounting Operations for - Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Accounting including Accruals, Prepayments and Bank reconciliations, Inhouse payments, Fixed Assets, Inter Company.
Periodic Accounting Close - including Period, Quarter & Year end
Transactional accounting and financial accuracy
Perform period-end cash and credit card accounting, confirming timely credit card settlements and proper cash controls.

Blackline BS Reconciliations

Periodic preparation of approx. ~30, with overall responsibility for 256 accounts that help ensure the integrity of financial data
Investigate any discrepancies working with various stakeholders to rectify the issue

Forecasting / Reporting

Governance and Control

Bank Credit Card & Cash reconciliations including follow ups with IT, Financial Institutions, stores, cash processing / security company, G4S etc.
Working with Loss Prevention Team on fraud detection and investigation
Fraud detection and investigation for online financial transactions
Support warehouse and US stores audits / annual stock takes ensuring they are carried out to the Mars standards
Ensure compliance to the Mars Finance Manual, proper governance, and application of internal controls for all areas of responsibility.

Tax Reporting and Management

Tax, Insurance and Business Compliance - compile unit submissions to ensure timely filing and payments of all applicable national & local taxes including sales and use tax (stores and online), tariffs and import duties.
Assist with year-end & other audit processes with PwC and internal auditors; ensure timely resolution of all findings and comments
Support government audits