Senior Financial Accountant

Role Overview

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned entities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and liaising with external auditors
• Preparation of the monthly, annual tax declarations including CIT, VAT, Treasury and Statistical reports/declarations, cooperating with the tax department/local consultant in case of problems.
• Prepare Financials Statements with accordance to the local requirements.
• Liaising with external tax auditors and tax advisors to achieve compliance to local tax requirements.
• Leading audits
• Prepare/review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. (Month End and Year End) for various areas.
• Organize and maintain closing task checklist
• Review cost center trending in each entity on monthly basis
• Review balance sheet and P&L trending for each entity after load to FCC
• Coordinate with business on physical inventory counts
• Review internal controls testing
• Manage and coordinate statutory audits
• Analyze and Push down statutory adjustments to SAP
• Reconcile and analyze revenue between SAP and Data Warehouse for each entity
• Bridge US GAAP to local GAAP for statutory reporting and audit
• Provide guidance and support to junior accountants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Tax, and Treasury.
• Assist in training and onboarding new team members.
• Help to Onboard new Hire
• Provide training for all levels below
• Maintain and improve internal controls and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation.
• Support implementation of system enhancements and accounting tools.
• Perform variance analysis and provide commentary on financial results.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant financial experience
• At least 4 years of professional experience in Finance/Accounting with focus on GL processes
• Demonstrated experience in month end closing and maintaining ledger independently
• Demonstrated VAT/tax capabilities as well as statutory returns experience
• Proficiency in financial reporting; US GAAP knowledge will be considered a plus
• Fluent in English
• at least CEFR B2 level.
• Experience with SAP, Hyperion (HFM/Essbase).
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Fiscal proven experience to be ready to support EU (Intra/EC List/etc.) declarations.
• Process driven and organized, with sufficient flexibility to accommodate ad hoc requests.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be professional and ethical with high integrity.
• Strong proficiency with financial systems and applications; Advanced skills in Excel and MS Office applications.
• Experience with working in a global team.

Benefits

• Private healthcare including dental care
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• MyBenefit Cafeteria system
• Multisport Card
• Social Fund Subsidies
• Home Office allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral awards
• Internal career development opportunities in multiple business areas
• Day off to celebrate your birthday
• up to 3 additional days of vacation by length of service in the company.