Legal Entity Controller, Uganda&Ethiopia at The Coca-Cola Company

Responsible for financial reporting integrity and drafting of Local and US GAAP Financial Statements for assigned legal entities, including related sign off and certification

Responsible for ensuring that all transactions are correctly recorded, including fees & commissions and dividend remittances

Support on the set-up of new legal entities, business models, and supply models as well as drive the implementation of relevant SAP modules to support business operations

Review and understanding of AICs and SPP in order to ensure that the financial statements are being properly reported in accordance with accounting and business policies

Monthly review of financial statements and variances, providing narrative and ensuring active follow up as needed

Quarterly review of profit center allocations and BU Economic Profit calculation and analysis

Responsible for interacting as needed with other teams such as Accounting Research, Corporate Treasury, Corporate Tax, Controller’s Group, CPS, Equity Investees, and E&Y

Management of Local and US GAAP E&Y Audit, including planning activities, drafting of financial statements, investment consolidation map, and diagnosis update on new regulations

Financial review of contracts with BU partners and FAS 133 contract review with Accounting Research for contracts higher than USD 2 million

As relevant, BOFC Forms Review (e.g., Legal Reserves, Related Party Transactions, Impairment Survey, etc.)

Support the East Africa Legal Entity Controller and the Southern and East Africa Controller on the BU Representation Letter (SEC Letter)

Proactively work with the BU functions to mitigate business, financial, and tax risks as well as support Commercial Finance and Franchise teams in executing business initiatives

Manage/resolve indirect tax issues (excise, customs) affecting the System

Review the monthly / periodic VAT, Withholding Tax, Sales Tax, Deferred Tax and Corporation Tax computations as applicable including tax returns and follow up for timely filing with, payment to & reconciliation with Tax Offices

Manage compliance with transfer pricing regulatory requirements

Oversight and coordination of payroll-related processes (with the Payroll COE) impacting Tax

In liaison with the East and West Africa Tax Manager and Corporate Taxes, support on the engagement of tax advisers and Tax Authorities and the preparation of responses to all tax audits and queries within timelines agreed with or demanded by Tax Authorities

Responsible for the maintenance, along with the Controls & Compliance Manager, of an effective internal control environment

Support the internal audit process (CAD)
Participate in and support  the annual review of SOX narratives related to the Financial Statement and Reporting area 

Develop, motivate, coach, and inspire indirect team members to be a high-performing team

For team members, individual career and development opportunities are created, assessed, and realized
Apply operational excellence/lean tools to make continuous improvements to processes

4  to 8 years of experience in Accounting, Tax, Audit and Governance, preferably with multinational or professional practice;

Fluent in English (verbal and writing) and excellent communication skills;

Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP;

Strong SAP and Excel skills.

Lives Core Company Values (Leadership, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Quality, Collaboration, Innovation)
Exhibits Leadership Behaviours (Act Like an Owner, Collaborate with the System, Customers, and Key Stakeholders, Develop Self and Others, Inspire Others, Drive Innovation)

Other General Competencies