Harsco Corporation is a market-leading, global provider of environmental solutions for industrial, retail and medical waste streams, and innovative equipment and technology for the rail sector. We have an unrivalled breadth of experience across the globe and an impressive reputation stretching back more than a century. Based in Camp Hill, PA, with more than 13,000 employees and the company operates in more than 30 countries.

About Harsco GSC

Harsco GSC handles a wide range of services, finance and accounting shared services, global HR shared services, providing IT Service and helpdesk support and market research support to Harsco globally. We are Operating since 2008 & Serving 30+ Countries

I. Position Summary and Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries such as Cash, Payroll, Benefits, Prepaid, Expense Allocations & Revenue, Various Accruals.
• Should be independently booking the journals (both standard and Nonstandard JEs) and should have exposure on independently deciding on account codes to be used.   Just data entry will not suffice and Should have visibility on chart of accounts.
• Record / have good understanding on supporting documentation for all journal entries
• Prepare Monthly Balance Sheet Account reconciliations and has a very good understanding on all Balance Sheet Accounts (preferably on Blackline tool). 
• Good understanding on BRS and Prepare Bank Statement Reconciliation
• Hands on experience in month–end close activities
• Trial balance detailed review, analysis and interpretation on movements between accounts. Review monthly Profit & Loss a/c and Balance Sheet and update the commentary for the variances
• Should have performed Trial Balance detailed review/detailed analysis and should be able to identify the glitches/ adverse balances for which reclass JE’s needs to be passed
• Perform management accounting – review various reports, support in forecast, actual comparison
• Lease account exposure as per US GAAP
• Statement of Cash Flow exposure
• Monthly/Quarterly/Annual financial reporting (journal entries, reconciliation schedules, variance reporting, month–end closing, etc.)
• Assist in issuance of all monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements
• Adherence to US GAAP with respect to all accounting interpretations and applications and local GAAP as applicable
• Perform analytical review of the financial statement numbers
• Good understanding of VAT returns and filing requirements of various countries. Monthly / Quarterly VAT reporting
• Assist with Internal Audit, SOX Testing documentation and other projects as assigned

I. Basic Qualifications

A.      Education

• Degree/ Post Graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or MBA with specialization in Accounting/ Finance
• Any global professional accounting qualification is preferred including CA Inter

B.      Experience

•  GL accountant preferably with 2-3 years of experience (for a CA) or (4-7 years of experience for Sr. Analyst / 7 to 10 yrs. for Lead Analyst) (if just graduate or PG in finance).
•  Previous responsibility for End to End GL and reporting
• Have a clear understanding of all financial modules

1. Other Requirements

•  Proficient in English language (Both Verbal & Written).
• Strong computer skills – Word, Excel, Power Point.

III.  Preferred Qualifications 

A. Interpersonal Skills

• Good communication skills (Written and verbal)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to build and maintain sound relationships within individuals at all levels and with onsite clients
• Results driven with the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Adapt to multi-cultural environment

B. Technical Skills

• Computer skills (MS-Office Suite - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Share point)
• Ability to use reporting systems (e.g. Hyperion (HFM / HP), and global ERP’s (e.g. Oracle / SAP)
• Oracle R12, or Oracle 11i or JD Edwards   experience in GL module
• HFM tool experience (Hyperion Financial Management) too

Disclaimer

The information about this job description given above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.