Financial Accountant (Temporary 9 Months)

Job Summary
The role is primarily responsible in the processing of revenue & receivables, HR-related transactions, leasing transactions, finance-related transactions, and other accounting-related tasks. This person takes critical roles in month-end closing processes for local and group reporting purposes. The position also assists in identifying and discussing with the technical team for appropriate accounting treatments in accordance with local GAAP and AES group's accounting policies based on USGAAP.
The position requires communication and collaboration with the Strategic Business Unit (SBU), Plant Site, and other process owners.
Accountabilities
The incumbent will be responsible for the processing of revenue & receivables, leasing, HR-related transactions, and other manual journal entries.
Key Result Areas
• Bookkeeping and administrative matters concerning revenue & receivable, leasing, finance-related transactions, HR related transactions in accordance with local GAAP and AES group's accounting policies based on USGAAP including:
o Ensure accurate and appropriate recording of revenue entries;
o Review reconciliation and assist in month-end revenue reporting process including preparation and of reports;
o Prepare management reports as necessary and communicate relevant revenue issues;
o Maintain up-to-date accounts receivable customer files; regularly monitor account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities for accurate and timely communication of issues.
o Act as liaison with HR and record all HR-related transactions.
o Act as liaison with other AES's entities, record and reconcile all intercompany transactions and balances.
• Participate and coordinate with Accounting and Reporting Manager in month-end close for all manual journal entries (accrual, adjustment, classification) and accounts reconciliation in accordance AES's policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Plant Site/RO team and tax consultants to obtain information for bookkeeping and month-end closing procedures.
• Assist the Accounting and Reporting Manager in identifying and discussing with the technical team for appropriate accounting treatments in accordance with local GAAP and AES group's accounting policies based on USGAAP.
• Support the Accounting and Reporting Manager in analyzing, documenting, and implementing appropriate accounting treatments related to unusual transactions (in conjunction with SBU Technical Accounting and local/global audit staffs).
• Understand and implement AES's policies and procedures on internal controls
• Participate in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for both group and statutory purposes.
• Participate in the preparation of financial reports and other information data for lenders, SBU, and local authorities reporting purposes.
• Participate in the financial reporting and analysis requirements for external reporting purposes
• Help facilitate external and internal audit processes, compliance with audit timelines, and adherence to policy concerning engagement of independent auditors.
• Coordinate with tax consultant and tax manager in monthly, quarterly, and yearly tax filling for value-added tax and personal income tax.
• Assist in the ongoing compliance with the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Assist in tax audits performed by the tax authorities.
• Participate in AES Corp and SBU's initiative and improvement projects/plans.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Chief Accountant.