Financial Accountant (R2R)

Key Activities & Accountabilities

The Financial Accountant – Record to Report responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. (Note that responsibilities may be added or removed as deemed necessary)

• Executing controls (SOX)
• Performs accounting activities including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.
• Prepares, records, analyzes and reports accounting transactions and ensures accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles
• Responsible for the Accounting and Reporting process (ERP, Hyperion)
• First point of contact for stakeholders
• Support on audit queries (external, internal)
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Take ownership of the entities on your scope.
• Coaching team members
• Conducts or assists in the documentation of accounting projects and helps drive them to completion.
• Prepares and submits VAT declarations and other compliance filings

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor/HBO in Accounting or equivalent certification
• 2-3 years of experience in an accounting position
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive
• Accustomed to work on dynamic, fast paced environment
• Familiar with Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) and/or other internal control concepts, knowledge of US GAAP would be an advantage
• Team Player
• Shared Service experience is preferred
• Strong excel skills
• Experience in ERP systems.
• Communication, be able to effectively interact with all levels within the company