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Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, This role is responsible for assisting with financial reporting, planning analysis, and control (AOP and forecast) for the Australia and New Zealand business. The position involves collaboration with key internal stakeholders in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Miami to deliver exceptional partnership and drive business insights and performance for the Royal Caribbean brand. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting & Month End Analysis Collaborate with the Financial Accounting team (onshore & offshore) to prepare GLs for Sales, Marketing, and general Opex ahead of month-end close, aligned with internal forecasts. Assist in preparing and managing monthly accruals across SG&A. Ensure the accuracy of all financial and management reports, providing valuable commentary and analysis. Support the preparation of key management reports monthly. Provide month-end closing packs and commentary to all departments. Identify reporting and performance improvement opportunities and develop and implement strategies accordingly. Work with the Senior Financial Accountant to deliver monthly results and advise the Finance Manager ANZ on the monthly close position. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, such as commission accrual accounts, and communicate findings to finance, commercial, and sales teams. Business Partner Assist in problem-solving and support internal stakeholders. Help the Finance Manager with planning processes across all departments. Provide guidance on accounting matters and interpret key performance indicators. Forecasting & Budgeting Support variance analysis with commentary. Gather cost data for budget preparation. Assist in consolidating the annual operating plan/budget. Help prepare financial and management reports for auditors and head office. Contribute to delivering accurate financial forecasts according to schedule. Support monthly submission of Actuals & Forecasts to the international FP&A team via Hyperion Planning. Projects Assist with internal and external projects as needed. Support business case modeling and analysis. Identify opportunities for improvement and implement cost-effective solutions. Additional duties may be assigned as required. This description does not limit the scope of responsibilities. Qualifications Bachelor''s degree in accounting or finance. CA/CPA or equivalent, either in progress or completed. At least 2 years of experience in accounting or finance roles. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel and modeling. Knowledge of Oracle Planning & Budgeting Cloud Services and JD Edwards is advantageous. Knowledge and Skills Strong understanding of automated accounting systems and procedures. Proactive, motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. High attention to detail. Effective prioritization and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels. Ability to build and maintain relationships across the organization. Capability to educate staff on accounting concepts. Proactive service orientation and a positive attitude. Adaptability to changing environments. Experience with JD Edwards is highly regarded. #J-18808-Ljbffr