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Job Purpose To prepare and manage the consolidation of group financial accounts using Excel, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant reporting. Key Responsibilities 1. Group Consolidation Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in Excel. Perform intercompany eliminations and reconciliations. Ensure correct treatment of group adjustments, including unrealised profits, non-controlling interests, and foreign exchange translation. 2. Data Collection and Validation Collect and review management accounts and supporting schedules from subsidiaries. Liaise with subsidiaries to resolve inconsistencies or issues in financial data. Maintain consistency, accuracy, and formula integrity in all Excel files used for group reporting. Develop control checks and validation rules in Excel to ensure reliable reporting. 3. Compliance and Standards Ensure consolidated accounts comply with relevant accounting standards (e.g., MFRS / IFRS). Support statutory audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries. Qualifications Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Part-qualified or fully qualified professional certification (ACCA, CPA, etc.) is an advantage. Experience Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply Preferable 2–5 years of accounting experience, with at least 1 year in group consolidation. Hands-on experience in preparing consolidated accounts manually in Excel. Exposure to multi-entity and cross-border consolidation is preferred. Skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Solid understanding of accounting principles and consolidation adjustments. Able to work independently and meet deadlines. Preferred Attributes Proactive and analytical mindset. Good communication and coordination skills with subsidiaries. Eagerness to learn and improve processes.