About Our Client
Our client is a multinational company operating within the industrial sector, investing in the development of its Shared Service Centre.
Job Description
* Perform period-end activities such as journal entry booking, currency revaluation, depreciation, accruals, and provisions.
* Manage inventory accounting and post adjustments.
* Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for internal or external parties, including group accounting, auditors, and authorities.
* Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and account maintenance.
* Ensure compliance with all internal and external accounting standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Adhere to policies and rules, including travel and expenses.
* Maintain up-to-date documentation of work procedures, aligning with the Standard Process Model.
* Perform accounts reviews and provide explanations of variances.
* Support preparation of financial statements and tax declarations.
* Handle external and internal queries via phone.
* Support planning, monitoring, and coordination of the closing process.
* Coordinate or execute projects related to accounting and reporting.
* Provide support related to annual and interim audits in close cooperation with other departments and auditors.
* Prepare and support ad-hoc requests from external or internal customers in close cooperation with other departments.
* Act as a backup for other team members, as required.
* Identify and implement efficiency improvements.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a similar field.
* At least 2 years of work experience in General Ledger (GL).
* Good knowledge of English and/or another European language (German, French, Polish, Dutch preferred).
* Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office, specifically advanced MS Excel knowledge.
* Experience in preparing financial closings and filings.
* Experience within a Shared Service Centre environment and transition preferred.
* Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
* Knowledge of accounting standards in one of the following GAAPs: Portugal, Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland, or Poland.
* Knowledge of Internal Controls and/or SOX compliance preferred.
Advantages
Opportunity for professional growth.