Job Description:

Summary

This role reports to and works directly with the Controller and Corporate Finance Manager of the McLean Corporate Office to support the financial reporting and analysis for certain corporate functions.

In addition, this Associate will be responsible for performing several key period end close and other ad-hoc accounting tasks for all corporate ledgers (MVA corporate, Mars Wind, Mars Carbon, Effem ReInsurance Company and CG Realty) as well as perform monitoring and testing of key internal controls.

What are we looking for?

• To be successful in this role, high degree of self-direction and great attention to detail is required.
• The team operates in a dynamic environment requiring strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Need strong analytical skills to be able to process high volumes of information quickly and tease out relevant components
• Strong Excel skills are required to be successful in this role. Knowledge of/expertise in other digital tools such as Alteryx, Power BI etc. are highly desired. Able to pick up and learn new systems and be comfortable within a short timeframe.
• The role involves working closely with offshore teams and numerous other stakeholders and requires a high degree of collaboration to maintain relationships and proactively manage expectations. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Participate in accounting period close and perform several key close activities (e.g., accruals/manual journal entry preparation, reconciliation review, assist in flux analysis, prepare quarterly reporting deliverables)
• Analyse and track SWB expense across all corporate functions
• Support the corporate accounting/finance team in other tasks and analyses as they arise (e.g., transaction/acquisition costs review, review of corporate service fee billing and royalty billings, preparing support for tax audits as requested by the Tax controversy team) and other ad-hoc tasks
• Monitors and performs testing of key internal controls for the McLean Corporate Office and Long-Term Incentive Plans. Develops and implements process improvements to ensure financial processes are effective and efficient for McLean unit.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.