Junior Finance Accountant

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Company

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

The Business

The Finance Department is led by the Finance Manager, who will have a team of two accountants (one of which is being recruited for). The department is responsible for the financial and administrative support of the local organization, advises the management team, maintains contact with headquarters and works closely with our Finance Shared Services Centre in Manila.

The Role

The Role

Role Name: Junior finance team member/ Junior Management Accounting

The main responsibilities are:

·  Accounts Receivable (example of tasks)
·  Support bill preparers and bill reviewers on the preparation of invoices when questions arise
·  Debt control and follow-up with clients
·  control AR & WIP reserves to provide weekly & monthly feedback to project managers and LOB leaders
·  Local reports (example of tasks)
·  Submission of non-residents payments to Bank of Portugal;
·  Submission of expats or secondments data on Equus system (to provide PWC the necessary details for taxes calculations);
·  Submission of the details regarding to the new associates via Social Security website.
·  Support in taxes
·  Support in payroll
·  Back up for Accounts Payables (example of tasks)
·  Coordinate approvals and coding of supplier invoices
·  Scan and check expense reports
·  Archive and administrative tasks
·  Support in reporting activities
·  Ad hoc requests and analysis

The Requirements

·  Management, finance or accounting degree
·  1/2 years of management, finance or accounting work experience
·  Excel skills are mandatory, experience with Excel for finance related tasks
·  Pro-active
·  Organized/systematic
·  Process orientated
·  Flexible in work hours
·  To be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
·  Show commitment and ownership in your work
·  English written/spoken – good
·  Full time

We are committed to equal employment opportunities at Willis Towers Watson .