Position Overview
The candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to perform all detail accounting functions and analysis for regional GL Intercompany Accounting processes including intercompany recharges, accruals, etc. for various entities across Europe.
Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for providing accounting assistance in support of the closing and reporting process and assisting in the ongoing review of the SOX internal control process, as well as provide support and all required documentation for internal and external audits for the GL Intercompany Accounting area. The candidate will contribute to the development of continuous process improvement initiatives and best practices through leveraging of technology and effective collaboration/communication.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Accounting
1. Prepare journal entries / intercompany recharges and account reconciliations for intercompany related transactions and GL accounts for entities across the region.
2. Ensure intercompany balances between entities eliminate and are reconciled.
3. Work closely with various global business partners (EMEA, APAC, Corporate) to ensure timely and accurate accounting for intercompany transactions and compliance with internal policies.
4. Identification of process improvement and efficiency enhancement opportunities.
SOX & Statutory compliance
5. Support of internal and external audits (US GAAP and Statutory) for all Intercompany related areas.
6. Maintain and review documented procedures and ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
O ther
7. Identify and drive process improvement and efficiency enhancement opportunities including leveraging the system to drive automation.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
8. Good communication skills (written and verbal) in English, another European language is a plus.
9. Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
10. Strong time-management skills, ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
11. Team player and customer service oriented, “can-do” attitude.
12. Organized, detail oriented and disciplined in follow through and completion of tasks.
Education and Experience
13. Previous experience in a similar finance / accounting role preferably in a shared service environment.
14. Proficiency in Excel and fair understanding of general ledger applications (SAP experience a plus).