Role summary:

The General Ledger Accountant is responsible for the maintenance of the general ledger accounts, will execute various accounting functions, such as performing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing journal entries (reclasses, accruals, write-offs etc.), analyzing month-end closing reports, submitting cost allocations, reviewing P&L figures as well as other tasks related to AP and AR (i.e revaluation).

Responsibilities:

Manage complex intercompany accounting

Intercompany statements and confirmations

Account reconciliation 

Journal entries 

Eliminate intercompany out of balances 

Participate in intercompany cash application 

Responsible for US GAAP accounting, reporting and analyses of data and other ad hoc requests for information 

Coordination of month-end closings 

Ensure compliance with SOX controls 

Facilitate work with the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger and on-site teams to ensure accurate and controlled financial statements for the Intercompany accounts 

Support and train junior colleagues 

Support internal and external audits 

Ensure effective internal controls for the assigned intercompany accounting area 

Be a key team member driving continuous improvement 

Reporting to site leadership to ensure a healthy service level 

Qualifications:

Ideally 5 years’ relevant experience is required 

Bachelor's Degree in Economics required (preferably in accounting) 

US GAAP or IFRS knowledge 

Strong general accounting knowledge and understanding of financial processes  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 

Confident user of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

Proficient in data entry and management 

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with stakeholders 

Strong bias for action and ability to proactively recognize and resolve issues through root cause analysis 

Ability to cope with and drive process changes 

Continuous improvement mindset 

Ability to stay professional in challenging situations  

Ability to provide guidance in prioritization to team members   

Strong sense of responsibility 

What we offer:

Friendly multicultural environment and team events

Life, accident and health insurance

Cafeteria Package

Career development and training opportunity

There is an opportunity for home office (3 days a week)