Accountant

Purpose of Job

• Carrying out of day-to-day activities and transactions across a wide range of finance functions incl. accounts payables, general ledger, fixed asset and cash management
• Supporting the monthly, half-year and year-end reporting processes 
• Assisting with the annual external audit and tax returns 

Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities

• Managing the accounts payables process incl. reporting and reconciliations
• Processing of journals and general ledger entries 
• Maintaining the fixed asset register incl. capitalization, depreciation, etc.
• Preparation of cash flow forecasts and regular payment runs 
• Supporting the monthly closing activities (SAP and IFRS) and half-year / year-end reporting incl. the preparation of schedules, reconcilaitions, etc.
• Assisting with the external audit and preparation of financial statements as well as the preparation of statistical reports
• Supporting the Finance Manager in tax related matters such as tax computation preparation
• Supporting the budgeting- and forecasting process 
• Ad-hoc management reporting as directed by the Finance Manager in support of other business units or functions
• Active communication and seeking for interaction with counterparts and business partners

Formal Education

Diploma in Accountancy or degree level or equivalent

Working Experience

Proven experience in Accounting and Finance (+8 years) in multinational companies

Required personal and professional skills

• Sound knowledge of financial accounting and reporting practices and standards (IFRS) and good understanding of tax standards
• Experienced in ERP- and Financial Reporting system concepts (SAP, OneStream) 
• Sound business acumen and sound understanding of internal control & corporate governance principal  
• Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge 
• Good problem solving and analytical skills, sense of urgency and pro-activeness 
• Effective communication, cross-function networking skills & committed team-player
• Good English language skills (verbal and writing)

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be notified!